Job Description
Teacher of Girls Physical Education
Permanent
Full time
Start: September 2026
Applications from ECTs are welcome
Closing date: 28th April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Physical Education to join the Physical Education Department at Derby Grammar School. We are a small yet supportive team of highly committed staff.
We are looking for a Physical Education Teacher, with the ability to inspire and challenge all pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful teacher will have a passion for sport and be able to teach girls PE to pupils from reception to the 6th form. The ability to teach across the range of sports is essential, a specialism in Hockey would be looked upon favourably as will the ability to contribute to outdoor adventurous education.
Derby Grammar School is a coeducational all-through school from Reception to Sixth Form. We enjoy small class sizes and a family feel with positive and constructive working relationships with our students.
Physical Education is a popular subject at Derby Grammar School and we take great pride in supporting and encouraging our students in their education and celebrating their successes. Offering a wide range of extra curricular sports and fixtures, the Physical Education team are at the heart of the school.
At both GCSE and A Level Physical Education is extremely popular, at GCSE we offer the Edexcel specification and at A Level pupils follow the AQA course. The ability to teach at both GCSE and A Level will be looked upon favourably.
The School have substantial sports facilities that allow our students to engage and participate in sport and physical activities throughout the school day. We have our own dedicated sports centre, Rykneld Sports Centre, which provides our students with access to high-quality sports facilities during lesson time. This includes two full-sized rugby pitches, a full-sized floodlight football/hockey all weather pitch, cricket pitch, sports hall, badminton courts, basketball courts, a netball court, indoor cricket nets, and a fitness suite
All staff at Derby Grammar School actively participate in and make a significant contribution to the wider school life throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate; you will be joining a school that comprises of passionate staff and hardworking pupils. You will be welcomed by all and become part of our family feel school.
Our team at Derby Grammar School also benefit from being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.
Benefits at Derby Grammar School include.
• Generous allocation of PPA time
• Small class sizes
• Work with highly motivated and able students who have aspirations to pursue a future in the technical and design sector
• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Fee discounts for staff children
• Pension scheme
• Access to a health care plan, covering a wide range of healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to play a key role in the academic development of Derby Grammar School. You’ll work in an engaging and encouraging environment where teachers are respected and valued by the school community, with the opportunity to deliver diverse and engaging co-curricular activities.
Interested individuals should apply at the earliest opportunity, applications should be submitted by following this link - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001184
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews may take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)