PGCE Teacher of Physical Education (one year contract)
PGCE Teacher of Physical Education (one year contract)
Required: September 2026
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026
Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking a passionate and ambitious graduate to join our thriving PE Department and train to teach in a highly supportive and dynamic environment. This full-time role offers full PGCE sponsorship through the University of Buckingham, an attractive salary, and structured training towards QTS.
The School has an excellent reputation in delivering initial teacher training: the School will pay for the successful candidate’s PGCE tuition fee with the University of Buckingham, in addition to their teacher salary, and trainee teachers have a reduced lesson allocation, supportive observations and mentor meetings, and a programme of seminars which build towards attaining QTS. The successful candidate will begin their PGCE training in September 2026, with an induction period before the academic year begins. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or career-changers who are looking to enter the teaching profession via a school-based training route.
Brentwood School is a vibrant and inclusive community, where staff and students are ambitious, supportive, and united by a shared love of learning. The successful candidate will teach PE and Games at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the possibility of some teaching in Sixth Form.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Applications can be submitted through the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Candidates are encouraged to email their completed form to the Recruitment mailbox, along with a current CV and a personal statement.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Description – PGCE Teacher of Physical Education (one year contract)