Teacher of Physical Education

Teacher of Physical Education

Twickenham, London

January 2026 start

UK QTS

MPS1+

Why you’ll love it here

• Our school has excellent sports facilities: a heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis & netball courts, a large hall marked for netball, basketball and badminton — plus access to local facilities at St Mary’s University.

• We’re a friendly, inclusive community with strong pastoral care and a mission to nurture every girl’s confidence, character and academic success.

• Our students compete in a wide variety of sports, from gymnastics and swimming to football, cross‑country, trampolining, badminton, self‑defence and more — with many reaching regional and national finals.

• You’ll be joining a department that values passion, innovation and extra‑curricular engagement, where you can help run fixtures, inter‑house competitions and support students’ holistic development.

• Perks include: competitive salary, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, complimentary lunches & refreshments, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking, fee reduction, staff wellbeing activities (swimming, yoga/Pilates, static rowing), training & development opportunities.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher of Physical Education who:

• Can teach across the school and will share responsibility for our fixtures, inter‑house competitions and practices.

• Ideally has experience with netball, trampolining, swimming and academic PE — and has a wide skill‑set to offer a range of sports and activities.

• Is motivated to engage in the full life of the school, including co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities.

• Will help deliver GCSE PE (Edexcel) and A Level PE (AQA), and inspire pupils to reach their sporting and academic potential.

You bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) and strong subject knowledge in Physical Education.

• A proactive attitude to delivering high‑quality lessons and fostering a love of sport and fitness in students of all abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to the school’s ethos of excellence, inclusion and community.

• A willingness to contribute beyond the classroom – our students thrive when staff are involved in the broader fabric of school life.

Interviews & Start Date

The Headteacher is keen to interview and appoint as soon as possible. Lesson observations and interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit, apply now by sending your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

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