Details:
- Salary: £130 - 150 - Day
- Location: Havering Greater London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
PE Teacher – Permanent Opportunity with Leadership Progression
South London | January 2027 Start | Permanent | Leadership Opportunity
Ready for your next career move? Teach, inspire and take the next step into leadership!
Education First are recruiting an enthusiastic, ambitious and talented Physical Education Teacher for a permanent position at a secondary school in South London, starting January 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate PE Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, promote participation in sport and inspire pupils to develop confidence, teamwork and resilience.
The school is particularly interested in candidates with leadership potential and a genuine ambition to progress their careers. An Assistant Principal opportunity is anticipated after the Christmas period, making this an excellent prospect for an aspiring middle or senior leader.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering a broad and engaging PE curriculum across the secondary age range, encouraging participation in sport and contributing to the wider development of the school's physical education provision.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons, teach a range of sports and physical activities, promote positive behaviour and sportsmanship, differentiate learning to meet individual needs, assess pupil progress, support extracurricular activities, contribute to curriculum development and work collaboratively with colleagues and school leaders.
The Ideal Candidate
You will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have experience teaching PE at secondary level and demonstrate strong subject knowledge across a range of sports. You should have effective behaviour management skills, the ability to motivate pupils of different abilities, excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Candidates with additional responsibilities, experience leading school initiatives or aspirations to progress into senior leadership are particularly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
A permanent teaching position starting January 2027, the opportunity to join a secondary school in South London, potential career progression, an anticipated Assistant Principal opportunity after Christmas, and dedicated support from an Education First consultant throughout the recruitment process.
Safeguarding & Compliance
All appointments are subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check where applicable, satisfactory references, employment history and qualification checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and demonstrate an understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and safeguarding responsibilities.
Apply Now – Take Your Teaching Career Further!
Are you an ambitious PE Teacher ready for a permanent opportunity with the potential to progress into leadership?
Education First would love to hear from talented teachers who are passionate about sport, education and making a difference.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting January opportunity