PE TEACHER

TipTopJob; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a Female PE Teacher or Head of PE for a maternity cover position in Tower Hamlets, East London. The role is full time with October 2026 start and may suit a strong PE teacher or an experienced Head of PE who can lead the department during the period.

You will teach PE and Sports Studies, inspire students of varying abilities, and join a supportive department. Immediate start options are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• An experienced secondary PE Teacher.
• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about PE and Sports Studies.
• Confident, organised and a strong communicator.
• Flexible and able to quickly settle into an established department.
• Ambitious, hardworking and a good team player.
• Available full time from September 2026.
• Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced Heads of PE, Second in PE and experienced PE Teachers who would be confident taking additional responsibility during the cover period.

Responsibilities

• Teach high:quality PE and Sports Studies
• Inspire students of all abilities to enjoy and achieve in PE
• Join a strong, established and supportive PE department
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Potentially lead and support the department during the maternity absence
• Contribute positively from day one

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

FEMALE PE TEACHER / HEAD OF PE : TOWER HAMLETS : MATERNITY COVER : ASAP START

• Tower Hamlets, East London
• October 2026 or Immediate start available
• Full Time
• PE Teacher or Head of PE considered
• Successful and Supportive Secondary School

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Female PE Teacher or Female Head of PE to join a successful East London secondary school for a short:term maternity cover from October.

The school is happy to consider either an outstanding PE Teacher or an experienced Head of PE who can provide leadership to the department during the cover period.

About The Pe Teacher Role

• Teach high:quality PE and Sports Studies
• Inspire students of all abilities to enjoy and achieve in PE
• Join a strong, established and supportive PE department
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Potentially lead and support the department during the maternity absence
• Contribute positively from day one

The Successful Pe Teacher Will Be

• An experienced secondary PE Teacher
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Passionate about PE and Sports Studies
• Confident, organised and a strong communicator
• Flexible and able to quickly settle into an established department
• Ambitious, hardworking and a good team player
• Available full time from September 2026

Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced Heads of PE, Second in PE and experienced PE Teachers who would be confident taking additional responsibility during the cover period.

WHY APPLY FOR THIS PE TEACHER POST

• Excellent PE department
• Supportive and experienced teaching team
• Opportunity for leadership responsibility
• Successful school with high expectations
• Short:term September position : ideal for a PE Teacher available at the start of the academic year
• Interviews taking place shortly

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07