Teacher of Physical Education

Location: Waltham Forest, East/Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ofsted Rated "Outstanding")

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" secondary school and Sixth Form in Waltham Forest, East London, is seeking a driven, articulate, and dynamic Teacher of Physical Education to join their renowned Physical Education & Sports Science faculty. Renowned for academic excellence, sports achievement, and an inclusive school culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated PE specialist, whether an experienced teacher ready to deliver A-Level Sports Science or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire physical literacy, competitive spirit, and healthy lifestyles across a high-performing student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of PE, you will elevate practical athletics, tactical play, and sports theory into transformative educational experiences. Joining an energetic and ambitious department, you will deliver high-rigor 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 playing a key role in driving the school’s competitive fixtures and regional sports partnerships.

• Environment: An Outstanding Outer London secondary school featuring elite sports facilities—including a floodlit all-weather pitch, modern sports hall, dedicated fitness suite, and dance studio

• Culture: A high-standard, collaborative educational culture where sporting excellence, pupil wellbeing, leadership, and athletic participation are woven into the school’s core identity

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver energizing, inclusive PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering invasion games, net/wall sports, athletics, gymnastics, and theoretical sports physiology/psychology.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC candidates thoroughly for written examinations and practical moderation using data-driven progress tracking and structured exam revision workshops.

• Lead and manage an extensive extra-curricular sports program, coaching teams for inter-school competitions, regional tournaments, and district leagues across core and non-traditional sports.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor pupil progress, applying differentiated instruction to challenge elite student-athletes while encouraging physical confidence in developing learners.

• Maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all sports facilities, gymnasiums, fixtures, and external sports trips in compliance with statutory guidance.

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

• Practical coaching proficiency across multiple sports, alongside thorough knowledge of PE examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson BTEC).

• Exemplary leadership presence, high energy, excellent organizational skills, and a passionate commitment to fostering inclusion and sporting excellence.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Competitive Sports Lead, Key Stage PE Coordination, or House System Lead.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious PE specialist ready to join an "Outstanding" school community and empower the next generation of athletes and sports leaders in Waltham Forest, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.