Teacher of Physical Education (Female Specialist)

Location: Waltham Forest, East London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, inclusive secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a vibrant, inspiring, and dynamic Teacher of Female Physical Education to join their high-performing Sports & Health faculty. This is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic PE specialist, whether an experienced educator looking to expand co-curricular sports teams or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to promote lifelong fitness, athletic excellence, and active engagement across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Female PE Specialist, you will inspire girls and young women of all abilities to develop physical literacy, competitive drive, and personal resilience. Joining a supportive team, you will deliver dynamic practical modules and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE PE / Vocational Sport), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE / BTEC Sport), leading core sports activities such as netball, athletics, gymnastics, football, trampolining, and fitness training.

• Environment: A progressive East London secondary school featuring modern sports halls, floodlit all-weather pitches, fitness suites, and extensive athletics facilities

• Culture: A collaborative Physical Education department committed to sports inclusivity, healthy living, high competitive performance, and positive student wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver energetic, highly practical PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that foster movement competence, teamwork, tactical understanding, and sportsmanship.

• Deliver rigorous theoretical teaching for GCSE PE, A-Level PE, or BTEC Sport units, preparing candidates thoroughly for written examinations and practical moderation routines.

• Lead, coach, and manage girls' sports teams, coordinating fixture schedules, inter-school tournaments, and regional competitions across East London.

• Maintain safe physical learning environments, enforcing proper kit standards, equipment safety, and risk assessment protocols across indoor and outdoor facilities.

• Contribute actively to whole-school health initiatives, extra-curricular sports clubs, sports day events, and leadership pathways for young female athletes.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Female PE instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level or BTEC Sport experience is highly desirable).

• Demonstrated expertise in coaching core girls' sports (e.g., netball, athletics, football, gymnastics, dance) and solid knowledge of PE examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Pearson).

• High energy, excellent sports leadership skills, strong classroom/field management, and a genuine passion for empowering young women through physical activity.

(Note: Gender is a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to supervision duties in female changing areas.)

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Sports Fixture Coordination or Health & Wellbeing Leadership.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding, and access to staff health and fitness facilities.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic, proactive PE specialist ready to inspire confidence and physical health in young women at a dynamic secondary school in Waltham Forest, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.