Teacher of Physical Education (PE)

Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

A dynamic, vibrant, and sports-loving secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Tower Hamlets (Inner London) is seeking an energetic, articulate, and inspiring Teacher of Physical Education to join their dedicated Sports & Health Sciences faculty. Situated within a diverse, fast-moving East London community, this is a stellar opportunity for a PE specialist—whether an experienced teacher eager to deliver GCSE/A-Level Sports Science modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to champion physical literacy, competitive sport, and healthy lifestyle choices across all year groups.

About the Role

As a Teacher of PE, you will motivate students of all abilities to achieve physical excellence, teamwork, and resilience through a modern, inclusive curriculum. Joining a collaborative and energetic department, you will deliver practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE PE / Cambridge National Sport Science), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE / Level 3 BTEC Sport), while spearheading an expansive extra-curricular fixtures schedule across London school leagues.

• Environment: A well-resourced Inner London secondary school featuring a multi-court sports hall, modern fitness suite, all-weather pitches, and strong ties to regional sports bodies and community athletics hubs

• Culture: A high-energy, inclusive physical education department dedicated to promoting lifelong health, competitive athletics, leadership skills, and teamwork

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-energy, inclusive PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering invasion games, athletics, gymnastics, outdoor education, and theoretical sports science.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC candidates for written examinations and practical moderation using data-driven progress tracking and targeted exam technique sessions.

• Lead and organize extra-curricular sports clubs, lunchtime activity sessions, and inter-school fixtures across football, netball, basketball, athletics, and traditional/modern sports.

• Monitor, track, and record pupil progress, ensuring lessons are differentiated to engage reluctant participants while providing elite pathways for talented student-athletes.

• Enforce strict health and safety standards across all sports facilities, equipment stores, change rooms, and off-site sporting venues.

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 high-quality PE instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level PE or BTEC Sport teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Practical proficiency across a broad range of individual and team sports, alongside thorough knowledge of PE examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson BTEC).

• Outstanding motivational skills, exemplary sportsmanship, and a passionate commitment to promoting health, fitness, and inclusion in an Inner London setting.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Sports Fixtures & Extra-Curricular Lead, Key Stage PE Leadership, or House Sport Coordination.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious PE specialist ready to inspire energy, confidence, and athletic achievement at a thriving secondary school in Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.