Job Description
Contract: Permanent
PE Teacher with Rugby Specialism
The Burgess Hill Academy boasts excellent sports facilities, including expansive playing fields, a state-of-the-art 3G pitch, six tennis courts, a fully equipped sports hall, a gym and a fitness suite. These facilities allow us to deliver high-quality PE lessons alongside a broad and engaging extra-curricular programme.
Our PE team delivers a diverse range of sports including football, netball, rugby, basketball, gymnastics, dance, handball, trampolining, athletics, cricket, rounders, tennis, volleyball, badminton, boxing, cheerleading and table tennis. At Key Stage 4, we offer both the Cambridge National in Sports Studies and AQA GCSE PE, providing students with strong pathways for further study and careers in sport.
Beyond lessons, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities including football, rugby, basketball, cricket, athletics, netball and run club. We are committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for students to engage in sport outside of lessons, with regular fixtures and tournaments that help foster both participation and healthy competition.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and engaging Teacher of PE to join our established team on a permanent basis. We are particularly keen to appoint a rugby specialist who is enthusiastic about developing this important area of our curriculum and extra-curricular provision, helping to grow participation and competitive opportunities for students across the academy.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
- Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
- Is a specialist in PE with the ability to teach a broad range of sports
- Has the expertise and enthusiasm to develop rugby within both the curriculum and extra-curricular programme
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to support the progress and development of all students
- Ideally has a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes at GCSE and vocational sport qualifications
- Has the enthusiasm, presence and authority to deliver consistently high-quality lessons
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
The Burgess Hill Academy
At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.
Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.
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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
- Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
- Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
- Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
- Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
- Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Georgina Rayland at g.rayland@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 12th April, 2026
Interview date: 17th April, 2026
Proposed start date: September, 2026
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