PE Teacher - 4 Days a week

Smart Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a passionate part-time PE Teacher for maternity cover from September 2025 to February 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a QTS, have secondary school teaching experience, and a commitment to student development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Strong staff morale

Supportive leadership

Career development opportunities

Reduced admin workload

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in secondary schools.
• Reflective practitioner with commitment to growth.
• Experience with GCSE PE delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver GCSE PE curriculum.
• Contribute to the school's whole curriculum framework.

Skills

Teaching PE

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Reflective Practice

Education

QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher of PE (Part-Time Maternity Cover)
Location: Redbridge
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Contract: 0.8 Part-Time, Fixed Term (September 2025 February 2026)
Start Date: September 2025

Smart Teachers is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in East London (Redbridge borough), seeking a passionate and committed PE Teacher to join their successful department on a part-time (0.8) maternity cover basis from September 2025 until February 2026.

This role would suit a reflective, enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to join a collaborative and well-resourced PE department in a school that values professional development and teacher wellbeing.

The School:

• A diverse and inclusive co-educational secondary school with high aspirations for all students

• Rated Good by Ofsted, with commendations for leadership, student behaviour, and curriculum delivery

• State-of-the-art PE facilities including a brand-new gymnasium, outdoor fitness zone, and a new cricket strip

• Strong culture of support and staff development within a wider Trust network

• High levels of student engagement and attendance

The Role:

• Teach PE across KS3 and KS4, including delivery of GCSE PE

• 0.8 timetable (4 days a week or flexible across 5 days)

• Contribute to a curriculum aligned with a whole-school framework focused on ambition and personal development

• Fixed-term maternity cover until February 2026

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent UK teaching qualification)

• Have experience teaching PE in secondary schools, including examination PE

• Be a reflective practitioner committed to their own growth and the progress of their students

• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude

Why Join This School?

• Engaged and respectful students who enjoy PE

• Supportive leadership and strong staff morale

• A staff forum and reduced admin workload to ensure focus on teaching and learning

• Career development opportunities within the wider Trust

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To register your interest or for more details, contact our secondary team on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful candidate