PE Teacher - Needed for North London Secondary School. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons in various physical activities. The candidate will promote health and fitness, evaluate students' progress, and manage extracurricular sports. Strong communication skills and a passion for student development are essential. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive environment and encouraging lifelong participation in physical fitness.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching physical education or related field.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans.
• Strong knowledge of health, fitness, and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of physical activities and sports.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Organize extracurricular sports and fitness sessions.

Job description

1. Planning and Delivering Lessons

• Teach a range of physical activities (e.g., athletics, games, fitness, team sports).
• Create engaging, safe, and inclusive lesson plans suitable for different abilities.
• Ensure lessons meet curriculum requirements (e.g., National Curriculum for PE).

2. Promoting Health and Fitness

• Help students understand the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Teach concepts like fitness, nutrition, anatomy, and wellbeing.
• Encourage lifelong participation in exercise and sport.

3. Assessing and Monitoring Progress

• Evaluate students performance, skill development, effort, and behaviour.
• Provide feedback that supports improvement.
• Prepare formal assessments and contribute to reports.

4. Managing Safety and Behaviour

• Ensure safe use of equipment and facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments for activities.
• Maintain order and positive behaviour in lessons, changing rooms, and sports spaces.

5. Extracurricular Activities

• Organise sports clubs, fitness sessions, and inter‑school teams.
• Coach sports teams and attend competitions.
• Promote opportunities for students to develop talent and teamwork.

6. Pastoral and Professional Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for professionalism and healthy habits.
• Support students confidence, teamwork, resilience, and social skills.
• Attend meetings, training, and contribute to whole‑school initiatives.

7. Administration and Organisation

• Manage equipment, bookings, and resources.
• Plan events such as sports day, tournaments, and after‑school fixtures.

8. Inclusion and Diversity

• Adapt activities for students with disabilities or different confidence levels.
• Promote gender equality and participation for all students.