PE Teacher Full Time or Substantial Part Time Maternity Cover

Kent PLC; Romford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Romford is seeking a motivated Physical Education teacher for maternity cover from January to December 2026. The candidate will teach across all school levels and must be able to coach at least one sport to a high level. Ideal for passionate educators looking to inspire students in a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Physical Education at GCSE and A Level.
• Ability to coach hockey or other performance sports.
• Enthusiasm for promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding lessons across the diverse PE curriculum.
• Coach at least one performance sport at a high level.
• Contribute to the Physical Education department's success.

Skills

Passion for inspiring students

Ability to coach sports

Teaching qualification

Ability to teach GCSE and A Level PE

Education

Teaching degree

Job description

Overview

Kent College is a school that ensures every student succeeds above and beyond their potential, as shown by our outstanding value-added results which place us as one of the top schools in the country. Academically, creatively, in Music, Drama and Sport, we nurture, support and encourage our students to thrive. Our flexible and personalised offer allows every student to follow their own path in life and excel. Nurturing and care is at the heart of what we do. We are a community of unique individuals, each with our own characters, personalities and strengths, and brought together by our Methodist ethos of doing all the good you can.

Our ethos of kindness, community and inclusive nurturing, alongside excellent teaching and learning, a flexible curriculum and fantastic facilities are the key to success for our students. Individual excellence is at the heart of the Kent College community.

We value achievement, support for all, purposeful citizenship, individuality, reliability, resilience, respect, and enquiring and creative minds.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, ambitious and motivated individual, with a passion for inspiring students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle to cover a maternity leave from January 2026 until December 2026. The successful candidate will teach across the whole school and be able to deliver outstanding lessons across our diverse and varied curriculum. The role may suit teachers new to the profession.

The applicant should be able to coach at least one of our performance sports to a high level (hockey specialism would be desirable) and teach academic Physical Education at GCSE and A Level and/or BTEC Level 3.

About the Department and Facilities

Set in 75 acres of beautiful countryside our grounds include two adjoining sports halls, a new floodlit AstroTurf, fitness suite, seven netball courts, tennis courts, a confidence/assault course, cross country course, indoor climbing wall, and a new swimming pool. The Physical Education department is a happy, thriving team made up of eight staff members, including a Director of Sport, PE Lead Senior School, PE Lead Prep School, two PE teachers, Fixtures Assistant and Sports Graduate Assistant.

Application Details

Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025 by Midday. Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

The completed application form, including the names and addresses of two referees, CV and a letter of application should be sent to the Head, Miss Katrina Handford via [e-mail]. References will be taken up prior to interview. One of the referees should normally be the applicant's current or most recent employer. The post requires the highest level of clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointees must be prepared to undergo child protection screening. Child protection and welfare are taken very seriously at Kent College, with guidelines on confidentiality and staff–pupil relationship procedures well-publicised to staff. All gaps of employment are to be accounted for and rigorously investigated. Referees are contacted to ensure the validity of the reference. Testimonials are not acceptable in place of confidential references.

About Kent College

Founded in 1886, Kent College is an ISI "Excellent" independent day and boarding school for ages 2-18. The campus includes Forest Explorers Nursery, the Prep School (co-educational) and the Senior School (girls only 11-18). The Senior School has over 300 day and boarding pupils, with boarders making up around 10% of the school community. Kent College offers a broad curriculum including 24 GCSE/IGCSE subjects, a wide Sixth Form offering of over 20 subjects at A Level and 9 BTECs, and recent additions such as Medical Science, Criminology, Media and Marketing.

Kent College emphasises extra-curricular activities and a flexible program of lunchtime and after-school activities. The pastoral care program is strong, and all staff participate in wellbeing and pastoral matters. All teaching staff are required to be involved in at least one ECA, with many contributing more.

Our aims include nurturing and celebrating each individual, creating an aspirational environment for intellectual curiosity, and promoting the Methodist value of \'doing all the good you can\' to inspire purposeful contributions as global citizens.

Heads

Katrina Handford (Head) | Salli Hall (Head of Prep School)