Teacher of PE

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Holland School in London seeks a passionate Teacher of Physical Education to join our PE and Sport Department from January or April 2027. This role suits an Early Career Teacher or those early in their career to develop practice within a leading independent girls' school.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for PE and sport, strong subject knowledge and teaching ability. A Netball specialism is highly desirable, with a commitment to the school's broad netball programme

Qualifications

• Strong sporting background with Netball experience preferred.
• Ability to deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support fixtures, tournaments, educational visits and sports tours.
• Contribute to the department's co-curricular programme and clubs.
• Promote participation, enjoyment and excellence in sport for all abilities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Netball

Engaging teaching

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS / PGCE in Physical Education

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Physical Education to join our successful PE and Sport Department from January or April 2027. This role is particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher or teachers in the early stages of their career to develop their practice within a leading independent girls' school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for Physical Education and school sport, alongside excellent subject knowledge and teaching practice. A specialism in Netball is highly desirable, and applicants should be confident in contributing to the continued success and development of the school's netball programme across a range of age groups and abilities. They will be committed to the extensive co-curricular life of the department, possess strong organisational and time-management skills, and be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school. The successful candidate will support fixtures, tournaments, educational visits and sports tours, helping to maintain the high profile of sport within the Francis Holland School community. Candidates should hold, or be working towards, QTS, a PGCE in Physical Education, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Other desirable attributes include:

• A strong sporting background, ideally with experience playing and/or coaching Netball to a high standard.
• The ability to deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons that inspire pupils of all abilities.
• A willingness to contribute fully to the department's co-curricular programme, including training sessions, clubs, fixtures and sporting events.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• An energetic, enthusiastic and proactive approach to teaching and school life.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• The flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend sporting commitments when required.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working within a successful and supportive department.
• The ability to promote participation, enjoyment and excellence in sport, encouraging pupils to develop a lifelong engagement in physical activity.