Teacher of PE

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Swithun's, a leading girls' school, seeks a knowledgeable and enthusiastic PE teacher to cover for maternity leave. The role requires teaching physical education and coaching netball or lacrosse to students aged 11 to 18. Ideal candidates are qualified teachers with substantial coaching experience, eager to contribute to a supportive and innovative community.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in teaching or coaching netball or lacrosse required.
• Experience in summer sports and GCSE/A Level PE advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE and games to girls in years 7 to 13.
• Cover maternity leave for a colleague for up to a year.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Netball

Lacrosse

Athletics

Cricket

Tennis

Education

Qualified PE Teacher

Degree in Sports

Job description

St Swithun's is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic sports professional to join us teaching PE and games to girls in years 7 to 13. This role is to cover for a colleague taking maternity leave and is therefore temporary, for up to a year, from September 2025.

Details

Please view the attached job description for full information.

We are looking for a qualified PE teacher with significant experience in teaching or coaching either netball or lacrosse. Alternatively, a sports graduate with high-level playing experience and coaching qualifications in either sport would be suitable.

Experience in summer sports such as athletics, cricket, or tennis, and experience teaching academic PE at GCSE or A Level, would be advantageous.

St Swithun’s is a popular, successful girls’ school committed to innovative teaching, open communication, and a supportive community where pupils are encouraged to try new challenges.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged, and the vacancy may close before the deadline as applications are received.