Teacher of Physical Education

Job overview

Teacher of Physical Education

Sage College – The British International School of Jerez
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Join Our Team at Sage College

Sage College, The British International School of Jerez, is seeking to appoint an outstanding, energetic and inspiring Teacher of Physical Education to join our growing school from September 2026 .

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented PE teacher to become part of a dynamic international school community in southern Spain. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of sport within the school and play an active role in promoting health, teamwork and sporting excellence.

We welcome applications from candidates who may also have experience in leadership or an interest in developing leadership responsibilities in the future , particularly in the area of sport development.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Physical Education across different Key Stages following the British Curriculum.

• Promote a culture of participation, teamwork and excellence in sport.

• Contribute actively to the extra-curricular sports programme , fixtures and school events.

• Support the development of our High Performance Sports Programmes where appropriate.

• Organise and contribute to sports events, tournaments, competitions and sports trips .

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the sporting life of the school.

Where appropriate, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach IGCSE or A-Level Physical Education .

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification .

• Have experience teaching Physical Education within the British National Curriculum (preferred).

• Be a fluent English speaker .

• Possess an EU passport or have legal work status in Spain (NIE or TIE) , ideally with previous work experience in Spain.

• Be an enthusiastic and student-centred practitioner with strong subject knowledge.

• Be motivated to contribute to the wider life of the school , including extracurricular sport.

• Have experience or interest in organising sports events, tournaments, competitions or school sports trips .

• Leadership experience or an interest in developing leadership responsibilities will be highly valued.

• Experience teaching other secondary subjects such as Science, English, Humanities or Mathematics will also be highly valued.

Why Join Sage College?

Sage College is a rapidly growing British international school offering education from Early Years to Sixth Form . Located in the beautiful city of Jerez de la Frontera , in southern Spain, our school combines academic excellence with a strong focus on sport, personal development and international mindedness.

With students from over 20 nationalities , Sage College offers a welcoming and family-centred environment where teachers are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and grow professionally.

Our campus offers excellent sports facilities and a strong sporting culture supported by our High Performance Sports Programmes .

Living and working in southern Spain provides an outstanding lifestyle with great weather, beautiful beaches and a vibrant international community.

Application Process

Applicants should send:

• A cover letter

• An updated CV

• Details of three referees (including the most recent employer)

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Alexander Wickham
Director

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Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.

About Sage College - The British School Of Jerez

• Sage College - The British School Of Jerez

• C/ Alemania, 2., Jerez de la Frontera

• Cádiz

• 11408

• Spain

Founded on the values of respect, academic excellence and international mindset, Sage College provides the best British Education in a privileged location in the south of Spain.

We are the only International British School in the area that follows the full British Curriculum from the age of 2 to 18. The four stages of the Curriculum give students a clear path for educational success, leading seamlessly from primary to secondary and pre-university years. Each curriculum offers high-quality support from teachers and integrated assessment, including Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE and AS & A Level qualifications, which are recognised by universities worldwide. Alongside the British International curriculum we offer the Spanish Baccalaureate studies for those students interested in accessing Spanish universities.
With around 450 students from over 20 nationalities, Sage College offers a family-centred environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, to be creative and dynamic and to learn from first-hand experience. As they grow up, they develop collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills that will help them become global citizens.

The Boarding School Programme is offered to students aged 11-18 years old. Our boarding facilities provide all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience. Becoming a part of our boarding community offers a unique opportunity for students all across the world. Not only do we teach our core values of academic excellence, respect and internationality, but we provide our students with the support to develop personal skills and friendships that will last a lifetime.