Job description
PE Teacher (Female)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term until October 2026
GSL Education London Branch is delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced female PE Teacher to join a thriving comprehensive secondary school and Sixth Form in Tower Hamlets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PE Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and promoting a positive attitude towards health, fitness, and sport.
The school is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher who can deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, encourage participation across all abilities, and help students achieve their full potential. As a PE Teacher, you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team that values high-quality teaching and student success.
Responsibilities of the PE Teacher
- Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
- Inspire students to develop their physical skills, confidence, and teamwork abilities.
- Assess, monitor, and record student progress effectively.
- Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Organise and support extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, and school sporting events.
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, participation, and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school leaders to support student development.
Requirements for the PE Teacher
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Previous experience working as a PE Teacher in a secondary school setting.
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for physical education and sport.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities and backgrounds.
- Commitment to raising attainment and promoting student wellbeing.
- A proactive, professional, and flexible approach to teaching.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the "PE Teacher" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.