Teacher of Physical Education - Abersychan School

Teacher of Physical Education - Abersychan School

Salary: MPS/UPS

Thank you for your interest in the position of PE Teacher at Abersychan School. This is an important role for the school, as we aim to sustain strong outcomes in PE and sport, in addition to the valuable provision offered to students in PSHE. You will be part of the Health and Wellbeing Department, working collaboratively with a team of skilled practitioners and the new Curriculum Leader to drive the department forward.

Key responsibilities include enriching the extracurricular sport programme, organising fixtures and providing wider sporting opportunities beyond the school day. You will support students in achieving their personal best, help them reach high levels in sport, and contribute to the high standards of the school’s sporting provision.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification to secure an interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. Applications may be submitted in English or Welsh.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview if they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Applications should be submitted via Torfaen Council's vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.