This is an exciting opportunity to join the College in a leadership role and will appeal to candidates looking for leadership experience in an academically ambitious setting which prides itself on providing a holistic education with opportunities for all pupils to reach their potential.

The College has always believed in the benefits of fitness and exercise for all. Repurposing our boarding houses and land on the periphery of the estate, we have embarked on an impressive Campus Masterplan for the next five years and beyond. A particular emphasis has been put on our Sports facilities including a 3G all-weather playing surface and drainage work on our grass pitches, improved lighting to enable our pupils to participate in more competitive and recreational sport, and new netball and tennis courts.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational and experienced teacher in the delivery of Physical Education, including Academic PE teaching. At Ashville we offer GCSE, A level and BTEC PE courses. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the PE Department leadership team (PELT) with a focus on improving its excellent provision in all areas.

This role is offered on a full time, permanent contract commencing from September 2026.

Please be advised that, as Ashville is an Independent School, we operate our own competitive Teacher's Pay Scale. The College operates a Defined Contribution (DC) pension plan with Legal and General (18% School contribution) and offers additional salary sacrifice for employee contributions (7-18%) to this plan.

Other benefits include free parking, free lunch, free access to the College's gym and swimming pool for you and your family, along with longer school holidays, smaller classes and staff fee remission. We also have a beautiful 70-acre site.

Closing Date: Monday 23 rd February 2026 at 11.00am

Interviews will be held: w/c Monday 2 nd March 2026

Ashville Harrogate is committed to providing a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants for this post will be required to provide proof of identity at interview if called, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting work. See more information for applicants.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the application form below. Please submit your application via our online application form, along with a completed equal opportunities monitoring form. For alternative ways to submit applications including by post or if you require assistance, please see our contact information .