Teacher of Sport

With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on outstanding teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking teacher to join the Sport & Public Services Department. The post is available on a permanent, full-time basis from 24 August 2026. The post would equally suit an experienced or Early Careers Teacher (ECT). For ECTs, a full programme of training and development will be provided.

All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College. This post provides an exciting opportunity for those wishing to specialise in sixth form education. Candidates who have little or no experience teaching BTEC Sport are still encouraged to apply, as the Department are able to support those wishing to make the transition to sixth form teaching.

The Department

The Department is housed in the purpose-built Sports Centre. The complex includes a large Sports Hall, smaller Sports Hall and a Gym. All classrooms are fully equipped with access to data projectors, sound systems, and whiteboards. The Department also has access to Tennis Courts on site and three Football pitches and a Rugby pitch off-site at the College's local playing fields.

The College firmly believes in promoting sporting opportunities to students and attracts students who represent their county and country at various sports including athletics, badminton, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, and swimming. The College has a number of sports teams including men's football, women's football, netball, hockey, men's rugby, women's rugby and basketball.

The Department consists of ten other teachers, who work closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. The Department is also supported by the Sports Coordinator, who carries out technician duties as required. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Physical Education, Sport, Sports Science, Sports Management, Sports Development, Coaching and Teaching.

Courses

The Department offers the following courses:

• BTEC Sport and Exercise Science
• BTEC Sport
• A Level Physical Education

The successful candidate will teach on the BTEC Sport courses. The ability to teach Uniformed Protective Services would be an advantage.

The salary for this post is up to £53,232 per annum.

The contact time for a full-time teacher is 21 hours per week (20 hours teaching and 1 hour Tutor). ECTs receive a 5% or 10% reduction on their timetable depending on whether they are a first or second year ECT.

Applying

Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website ( ) or found in the Supporting Documents section of this page. Applicants are asked to complete and return the application form to the Personnel Department by email to as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 18 May 2026. Interivews will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026. Candidates will be expected to be present for the whole day.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:

• Why you are applying for the post
• Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post
• What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment, including extra-curricular activities
• Which courses you have experience of delivering

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.