Teacher of PE and Girls' Games

Westminster Under School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious preparatory school in Greater London is seeking an experienced Teacher of PE to join their vibrant Sports Department. The role involves delivering outstanding PE, games, and sports programs to promote participation and enjoyment among pupils. Applicants must have experience in a co-educational setting, a passion for sport, and a good understanding of safeguarding. This position offers the opportunity to lead various sports activities and be part of a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching PE in a co-educational environment is essential.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and departmental policies is required.
• Coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality co-educational PE lessons.
• Lead girls' games sessions across major sports.
• Promote sporting excellence and physical literacy.

Skills

Passion for sport

Understanding of safeguarding

High level of sporting or coaching experience

Teaching PE to girls

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Coaching qualifications (e.g., UKA, England Hockey)

Job description

Overview

Westminster Under School is looking for an experienced and well-qualified Teacher of PE to join our vibrant Sports Department on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

The Teacher of PE and Girls' Games will help to deliver an outstanding co‑educational PE, games and sports programme that promotes sporting excellence, physical literacy, high participation, inclusivity and enjoyment for all pupils. They will plan and deliver high‑quality co‑educational PE lessons from Early Years through to Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, while also leading girls' games sessions across our major sports, including netball, hockey, football and cricket.

Qualifications

We are seeking a well‑qualified teacher with a passion for sport and a deep commitment to pupil well‑being and development. Experience of teaching PE to girls in a co‑educational environment is essential, as is a good understanding of safeguarding and experience of creating and reviewing departmental policies. A high level of sporting or coaching experience is also required. Coaching qualifications (e.g., England Netball, UKA, England Hockey) are desirable, but not essential for success in this role.

Facilities

The Sports Department at Westminster Under School is an incredibly busy and exciting place to work. The School benefits from 13 acres of playing fields at Vincent Square, including football pitches, cricket wickets, tennis courts and outdoor table‑tennis facilities, as well as a Sports Centre with outstanding indoor facilities such as a large sports hall, climbing wall, dance studio, martial arts dojo and rowing suite.

Sports Offered

• Football
• Netball
• Hockey
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Cross country
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Basketball
• Handball
• Table tennis
• Golf
• Eton Fives
• Ultimate frisbee
• Skiing

Almost every child represents the School in sports fixtures.

School Context

Westminster Under School is a happy, ambitious, nurturing and inspiring world‑class preparatory education for seven to 13 year olds. Pupils who love to learn are offered a supportive, dynamic and inspirational environment to fuel their curiosity. Located in the heart of London, the School overlooks the beautiful school playing fields in Vincent Square and is just a few moments’ walk from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. It is closely connected to Westminster School; in 1943, Westminster expanded its educational scope by forming the Under School, and the two schools share the same Governing Body and the same ethos of a liberal education.

Westminster Under School's curriculum is broad and diverse, aiming to foster a sense of wonder and inquisitiveness in children and encourage independent thought. The teaching programme goes above and beyond the National Curriculum and teachers are not tightly bound by syllabus. Pupils are taught a wide range of subjects by expert teachers who embrace opportunities for growth and promote diverse thinking, and who encourage them to ask questions about the world around them.

While the School's standard of our education is of the highest quality, the School's focus is not only on academic achievement. Westminster pupils receive a full and rounded education that includes sport, the arts and many opportunities to engage in community outreach; pupils frequently take part in concerts, plays and in both internal and external competitions, and the School hosts festivals and events throughout the year. Like its older counterpart, Westminster Under School is fully committed to each pupil's spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing – with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies – and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives.

Future Development

From September 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre‑prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, with the introduction of girls into Year 9 at Westminster School in 2028, all year groups across the two schools, from ages four to 18, will be fully co‑educational, reflecting the School's dedication to inclusivity and excellence.