About This Role
Teacher of PE - from September 2026
Full time, or part time 0.7 or above, depending on your preference
We are seeking a well-qualified and inspirational teacher for PE to join what can only be described as the ‘dream PE team’! PE education and our massive extra-curricular programme are central to who we are as a school and are successful, thriving and very highly-regarded. The PE team is superb; utterly passionate and very friendly. PE is led by a very experienced, supportive and charismatic Director and the team is stable, experienced and very collaborative.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate teacher who will enable the girls to achieve their personal bests. We wish to appoint someone who loves sport and can share this passion with the girls. You will teach wonderfully motivated, sparky, collaborative and hard-working girls as part of a superb team. We can offer part time with a minimum of 0.7 (3 ½ days) or full time and the post would suit both an experienced teacher or someone newer into the profession.
What the Challoner’s High PE Department can offer you:
Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure. As our staff say, “Teaching doesn’t get better than this”
A positive place to work with a hugely committed and friendly staff team and excellent facilities
Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a highly regarded CPD programme.
London Fringe allowance
Use of staff gym; free staff yoga and fitness classes on site; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, local theatres discounts when available, two-week October half term
The best advert, however, for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students and lovely, community-minded staff – this is a genuinely great place to work!
Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023 and was also rated as ‘leading’ in all categories by Challenge Partners.
Responsible to
Director of PE
Salary / Allowances applicable
Main / Upper Pay Scale
Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
Noon, Monday 20th April 2026
Interview Date
XXXX April 2026
Applications should be emailed to jo.barnes@challonershigh.com
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing. Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This is a regulated activity.
Policies; all of our polices are available on our website.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and Section 128 check, where applicable.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Disclosure of Criminal Records As a school, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that certain criminal convictions and cautions, including some that are spent, must be declared when applying to work with children. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to disclose: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. not filtered) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2020 Failure to disclose relevant information may result in withdrawal of an offer or dismissal if appointed.