Specialist PE Teacher - Hamilton Academy
Location: Wycombe
Overview
Our happy and thriving 3-form entry primary academy is looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher of PE to teach across all classes and year groups in the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated teacher to build on significant developments at Hamilton and make a real difference to our children's learning and achievement.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Closing date: 15/06/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
Ours is a three-form entry school split over two sites in the heart of High Wycombe. We have 630 delightful children on roll who make sure school life is stimulating, exciting and rewarding. Every day is different, and you never quite know what to expect when you come through the door at Hamilton. If you are up for a challenge and want to enjoy being in school each day, then come and join our community. Hamilton is a friendly and fun place to work and we are all very proud of our children and our school. Come and have a look if you want to find out more.
Website: www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk
About the role
Three days per week, you will work in conjunction with the specialist Music and ICT teachers delivering lessons across all KS1 and KS2 year groups as part of the PPA cover carousel. The remainder of the time will be spent developing and embedding PE with the curriculum and pupils learning as well as supporting pupil participation in lunchtime and after school dance, gymnastics, and sport clubs.
The role is ideally full time, but we would consider offering the position on a part time basis for 4 days per week for the right candidate. Ideally, we are looking for someone able to start from September 2026, however, we will consider applications from candidates who cannot start until January 2027.
At Hamilton we offer a supportive and friendly working environment; positive and enthusiastic children, capable of achieving high standards; and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• A teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, etc)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification teaching experience in similar role and subject area.
• Experience teaching either Music to both EYFS/ KS1 and KS2 is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your own work.
• Ability to work effectively to a high standard, on occasion, under pressure, meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and their application.
• Knowledge of the use of technology in the classroom and via remote learning and the ability to use ICT tools for record-keeping and as an instructional tool.
• Ability to offer enrichment and extracurricular activities
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Queries about the role and completed application forms should be sent to [email protected].
CVs are not accepted for any position within the school.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Hamilton Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Hamilton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS check, references, and the right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
