Temporary Sports Teacher

Dukes Education Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Broomwood Prep - Girls in London is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Sports Teacher to join our thriving Sports Department on a maternity cover contract. This role delivers high-quality Physical Education and Games across the school while contributing to an ambitious sporting programme.

The successful candidate will coach across major school sports, including hockey, netball, cricket and tennis, inspiring confidence, enjoyment and performance from participation to elite levels, and

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of sports, particularly hockey, netball, cricket and tennis.
• Inspirational teacher and coach with dedication to pupil development.
• Commitment to safe and inclusive sporting environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding PE and Games lessons across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
• Coach and develop pupils of all abilities, supporting participation and excellence.
• Contribute to a co-curricular sporting programme including fixtures and clubs.
• Organise and run sports days, festivals and events.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare of pupils in sport.

Skills

Physical Education

Games coaching

Hockey

Netball

Cricket

Tennis

Job description

Temporary Sports Teacher, Maternity Cover

Full-Time, February 2027 (one year)

Broomwood Prep - Girls

Broomwood is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Sports Teacher to join our thriving Sports Department on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of London’s leading preparatory schools, delivering high-quality Physical Education and Games provision across the school whilst contributing to an ambitious and successful sporting programme.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher and coach with experience across a range of sports, particularly hockey, netball, cricket and tennis. They will be committed to developing every child’s confidence, enjoyment and performance in sport, from participation through to elite-level competition.

Principal Objectives

• Deliver outstanding PE and Games lessons that inspire a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity.

• Teach pupils the knowledge, skills, tactics and understanding required to participate successfully across a range of sports.

• Coach and develop pupils of all abilities, supporting both participation and excellence.

• Contribute to a vibrant co-curricular sporting programme, including fixtures, tournaments, clubs and sports tours where appropriate.

• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe sporting environment in which every pupil can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Physical Education and Games across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.

• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, attainment and engagement.

• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.

• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, effort and participation.

• Promote the values of teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and personal excellence.Coaching and Co-Curricular Sport

• Lead and coach teams across the school’s major sports including netball, hockey, cricket and tennis.

• Prepare pupils and teams for fixtures, tournaments and competitive events.

• Support the delivery of a broad and ambitious programme of co-curricular sport.

• Identify and nurture talented sports performers whilst ensuring opportunities for participation for all pupils.

• Contribute to the organisation and running of sports days, festivals, competitions and special sporting events.

Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils through rigorous implementation of safeguarding, health and safety, medical and school policies.

• Act as a positive role model and trusted adult for pupils.

• Be aware of the progress, development and welfare needs of individual pupils.

• Maintain accurate records as required by the school.

Curriculum Development

• Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and current best practice in teaching and coaching.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of PE and Games provision across the school.

• Ensure schemes of work remain engaging, progressive and ambitious.

• Keep abreast of developments within sport, coaching and physical education.

Wider School Contribution

• Participate fully in the life of the school, including staff meetings, parents’ evenings and school events.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Prep School.

• Promote a positive and professional relationship with parents and the wider school community.

• Support the school’s commitment to excellence in both academic and co-curricular provision.