Job Description
Job Title: PE Teacher
Area: Waltham Forest, East London
Start Date: ASAP, April 2026
Contract Type: End of school year, July 2026
Salary: 160 to 180 per day, rate increase after initial period
Working Hours: 8:15 to 15:15
Brief Description
A high achieving secondary school is seeking a PE Teacher to deliver high quality, inclusive PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, promoting physical development, engagement, and positive attitudes to learning.
About the School
This is a large secondary school with approximately 900 pupils on roll. The school has high academic expectations, strong behaviour standards, and a positive staff culture. The most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 confirmed the school remains Outstanding, highlighting exceptional teaching, student behaviour, and leadership.
About the Role
The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across KS3 and KS4, delivering practical and theory-based lessons in line with the national curriculum. You will support students' physical wellbeing, teamwork skills, and confidence, working within a well organised and supportive PE department. This role requires a Female PE Teacher due to changing and supervision requirements.
We're Looking for a Dedicated Candidate to
- Teach PE across KS3 and KS4
- Deliver engaging and well structured practical lessons
- Promote high standards of participation and behaviour
- Assess progress and support pupil development
- Work collaboratively within the PE department
Requirements
The ideal candidate would have
- QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching PE in UK secondary schools
- Strong behaviour and class management skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Availability to start immediately and work until the end of the school year
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
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