Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover)

NORTHWOOD COLLEGE FOR GIRLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Physical Education to cover maternity leave. In this impactful role, you will deliver PE from EYFS to KS5, foster a love of sports, and support extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for physical education, coaching expertise in multiple sports, and a commitment to student development. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a vibrant team.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to gym and swimming pool

Free school lunches

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential.
• Ability to coach football, netball, hockey, badminton, tennis, or athletics is advantageous.
• Commitment to extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE curriculum from EYFS to KS5.
• Encourage students to lead an active lifestyle.
• Support departmental colleagues through extracurricular squads.

Skills

Coaching multiple sports

Passion for physical education

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

The role:

Northwood College for Girls is seeking an inspiring and impactful Teacher of Physical Education to join our vibrant PE Department, covering a period of maternity leave.

Working closely with our enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Sport, you will play a critical role in the crafting and delivery of the PE curriculum from EYFS through to KS5. You will be a passionate subject advocate, who is eager to communicate your enthusiasm for sport and physical activity in order to encourage NWC girls to strive for success, whilst also developing an understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle.

You will be a flexible team player, committed to supporting your departmental colleagues and will readily contribute to the wider life of the department and school through extra‑curricular squads, clubs and fixtures. You will be capable of coaching more than one sport to a high standard, and particular expertise in football, netball, hockey, badminton, tennis, or athletics would be advantageous.

This post is to cover a maternity absence and will be for a minimum of two terms.

The Department:

The Physical Education Department is a positive and dedicated team of eight, led by our enthusiastic Director of Sport who is keen to develop competitive sport, whilst also encouraging participation and a love of physical activity.

The department has excellent facilities including a large sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, a climbing wall, two netball / tennis courts, a small astro‑turf which caters for two additional netball courts, a hockey D and multi‑use pitch, a large grass pitch and a long jump pit.

We run an extensive extra‑curricular programme, with competitive and development squads in netball, swimming, hockey, badminton, dance, gymnastics, football, tennis, athletics and cricket. We currently compete in the majority of Hillingdon Borough leagues and competitions, as well as regular fixtures against a range of independent schools. We also benefit from entering teams in GDST rallies, which take place twice a term and offer girls the opportunity to compete at a high level against other GDST schools in a wide range of sports.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

Applications must be received by 9am on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.

Studies have shown that women and people from under‑represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.