PE Teacher

Teach Now; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now seeks a PE Teacher for maternity cover at a secondary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. You will deliver PE to KS3-4, focusing on netball and hockey, with a supportive department and strong sporting culture.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing progress, contributing to clubs and fixtures, and promoting inclusive participation. QTS or equivalent is required; an enhanced DBS is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an accepted equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching PE across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Practical knowledge of netball, hockey and the wider secondary PE curriculum.
• Experience planning, delivering and assessing inclusive lessons.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons, including netball, hockey and other sports.
• Adapt activities to support participation and progress at all abilities.
• Assess learning and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Support clubs, fixtures and extracurricular sporting opportunities.
• Work with colleagues to maintain high expectations and positive relationships.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

PE teaching KS3/KS4

Netball & hockey knowledge

Inclusive lesson planning

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Position: PE Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work, Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£48,479 (M6) per annum, London Fringe pay scale

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.

About the Role:

A secondary school in Borehamwood is seeking an enthusiastic PE Teacher for maternity cover. With excellent sporting facilities and a strong PE culture, you will join an experienced, supportive department that values teamwork and participation.

You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering varied sports and physical activities, with strengths in netball and hockey welcomed. Adapting lessons for different abilities, you will help pupils develop skills, confidence and enjoyment of sport.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to clubs and fixtures, bringing your ideas and energy to the wider sporting life of the school.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an accepted equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching PE across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Practical knowledge of netball, hockey and the wider secondary PE curriculum
• Experience planning, delivering and assessing inclusive lessons
• The right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before appointment

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons, including netball, hockey and other sports
• Adapt activities to support participation and progress at all abilities
• Assess learning and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Support clubs, fixtures and extracurricular sporting opportunities
• Work with colleagues to maintain high expectations and positive relationships

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Inspire young people to develop through sport
• Bring strengths in netball and hockey alongside a broad sporting knowledge
• Use calm, consistent behaviour management
• Build respectful relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Contribute enthusiastically to school sport beyond lessons

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.