Teacher of Physical Education
with Academic Specialism
September 2026, Full-time or Part-time, Maternity cover

The School
Churcher’s College is an Independent
coeducational day school offering
Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
education. With 1055 pupils in the
Senior School and 285 pupils in the
Junior School (excluding the Nursery) of
approximately equal numbers of boys and
girls, Churcher’s College enjoys
recognition as one of the most
accomplished independent,
coeducational day schools in the country.

The school is hosted on two campus sites
in Hampshire enabling the Junior School
and Nursery pupils to flourish in their
own beautiful grounds in Liphook, whilst
maintaining close links to the Senior
School and Sixth Form located in nearby
Petersfield.    Both sites offer on-site
playing fields and unrivalled facilities,
providing the comfort and opportunities
of an open, healthy environment.

Churcher’s College offers the widest
range of experiences and the opportunity
to be the best. The school has received
independent acknowledgement for
its academic success, creative arts,
performing arts, adventurous activities
and sporting achievements.   Churcher’s
is an inclusive school where parents,
children, staff and friends all contribute
to the rich and broad education provided.
We aim to nurture children into educated,
informed, socially responsible and
respectful citizens ready to succeed in
life.

and academic standards, personal
discipline and the development of self-
confidence.  This is accomplished within
a caring environment and a positive
balance between academic studies and
enterprise and adventure outside the
classroom.

A dynamic and innovative place to work,
Churcher’s College is academically strong
A dynamic and innovative place to work,
Churcher’s College is academically strong
[2025: A Level - 24% A*, 62% A* and A, 91%
A* to B; GCSE – 28% Grade 9, 51% Grades
9 & 8, 74% Grades 9 to 7] and previously
has been recognised as a ‘Top 100
Independent School’ by A Level results
and winner of the ‘A Level Award for
the South of England 2017’ at the British
Education Awards.

Beyond the classroom we offer a
vibrant and extensive extra-curricular
programme. With over 35 sports teams
representing the school a term and
unbeaten seasons, sport has strength in
numbers and ability. Music and drama
flourish with many pupils taking music
lessons, numerous accomplished
ensembles, and regular highly reviewed
and varied student drama productions
ranging from A Christmas Carol to Miss
Saigon.  Getting outdoors with our
adventure programme is very popular;
CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, plus First and
World Challenge expeditions offer
exciting opportunities to staff as well as
pupils.

Teaching at Churcher’s College
We provide an excellent education for
all pupils based upon traditional values

Our Teachers
Our teachers are gifted individuals who
are able to inspire pupils with their

enthusiasm and subject knowledge. They
are committed to high quality teaching
and participate in the extra-curricular
programme. Most are graduates with
postgraduate certificates. Those
without PGCEs are supported to gain the
qualifications soon after appointment.
Training and professional development
programmes are established, and we are
experienced in managing ECT Teachers.
Our staff are both ECTs and experienced
teachers; providing a stimulating and
rewarding environment.   Staff children
enjoy a significant reduction in fees.
Single local accommodation may be
available.

The PE Department
The PE Department consists of a large
team of full and part-time professionals
supplemented by a number of
professional sports coaches. It is a very
successful and expanding department
that aims to provide a broad, well
balanced curricular and extra-curricular
programme for sport, encouraging all
pupils to experience and enjoy a wide
range of activities. Nurturing each
individual to help them reach their
maximum potential, whilst laying the
foundations for all pupils to be able to
follow active and healthy lifestyles
in the wider community, is a key focus.

The College possesses some outstanding
sports facilities with a superb sports hall,
gym with climbing wall, fully equipped
fitness suite, floodlit all weather pitch
(hockey in the Autumn and Spring terms
and 12 tennis courts in the Summer
term), 25m 6-lane indoor pool, 5 lane
ECB standard all weather cricket nets,

10 acres of playing fields comprising 4
rugby pitches (cricket in the summer) at
the Senior School with a further 10 acres
of playing fields at Penn’s Place one mile
from the main College site.

Qualities and Experience
We are seeking a talented and
inspirational teacher of Physical
Education with a specialism in the
delivery of Academic PE. GCSE & A
Level PE are growing in popularity and
the ability to teach this at all levels is an
essential part of the role. The successful
candidate will also have the opportunity
to teach across a wide curriculum of
games teams, co-curricular sport &
PE. A specialism in the school’s major
termly sports would be an advantage.
PE is an incredibly popular subject for
our students at GCSE and A Level. The
subject enjoys great success in public
exams and provides the students with
an excellent opportunity to gain a
deeper understanding for the world of
sport. AQA specifications are followed
and examination results have been
consistently excellent. In 2025, 52% of
GCSE grades were 9-8 whilst 93% of A
Level grades were A* - B.

Key responsibilities will include:
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To contribute to the effective
teaching of GCSE & A Level PE
and Games throughout the school
and assisting with the day to day
operational demands within the
sports faculty.
To contribute to the development of
the curriculum, syllabi, materials and
schemes of work for the PE courses.
To interact on a professional level
with colleagues and to seek to
establish and maintain productive
relationships with the aim of
improving the quality of teaching and
learning in the school.
To contribute to the school’s
programme of extra-curricular
activities across three terms of
sports.
To coach, officiate and manage
individual teams on match days
beyond normal school hours
including weekends and some
evenings throughout the year.
To undertake appropriate

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administrative duties to support the
operational needs of the faculty as
required by the Director of Sport.
To contribute expertise, enthusiasm
and talents in order to develop each
pupil’s full potential within the ethos
of the school.
To take a full part in appropriate
faculty and whole school meetings.

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Application Details
As a consequence of the Children Act
2006 and KCSIE 2025, all staff appointed
to positions at Churcher’s College must
undergo a check with the Disclosure &
Barring Service. A copy of the School’s
Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure
Policy and Procedure is available on the
website. Two written references will be
required and any gaps in employment
records will be investigated. It is also
necessary for all staff to notify the
Headmaster before the appointment of
any convictions, or other factors which
may be relevant to their employment in a
school environment.

The post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and
the School is therefore permitted to ask
job applicants to declare all convictions
and cautions (including those which are
“spent” unless they are “protected” under
the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess
their suitability to work with children.
Churcher’s College is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects
all staff to share this commitment.

religious belief, pregnancy and maternity,
sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil
partner status, gender reassignment,
disability or age. We embrace inclusion
and fairness in the workplace: diversity
is to be celebrated and as such we strive
towards a fully immersive culture of
inclusion, diversity and equality.

Application forms with covering letter
and CV (optional) should be sent to the
Headmaster at Churcher’s College,
Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS or by
email to recruitment@churcherscollege.
com by mid-day on Monday 6 October
2025. Interviews will be held w/c Monday
13 October 2025.

Terms and conditions
Salary will be calculated according to
experience and responsibility at an
appropriate point on the Churcher’s
College salary scale, which is higher than
state levels.

The children of staff are eligible for a fee
remission subject to satisfying the usual
entry requirements.

A contribution to re-location costs
can be claimed subject to the terms of
appointment for the post.

The successful candidate will begin
working at Churcher’s in September 2026.

The following duties will be deemed to be
included in the duties which you may be
required to perform:
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child protection, discipline, health
and safety
promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of children and
young persons for whom you are
responsible and with whom you
come into contact.

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Churcher’s College aims to be a fair
employer and is committed to equal
opportunities. Churcher’s College does
not discriminate against employees on
the basis of race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, religion or