Teacher of Physical Education & Sports Science

Location: Newham, 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

An energetic, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Newham (Inner London) is seeking an articulate, highly motivated, and dynamic Teacher of Physical Education to join their vibrant Sports & Health Sciences faculty. Situated in a borough renowned for its rich Olympic legacy and sport culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for a PE specialist—whether an experienced practitioner eager to teach A-Level Sports Science or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to inspire physical literacy, athletic excellence, and active lifestyles across a diverse student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Physical Education, you will bring movement, tactical awareness, team dynamics, and health education to life both in the gymnasium and on the sports field. Joining a collaborative, passionate department, you will deliver high-rigor practical lessons across Key Stage 3, alongside theoretical instruction across Key Stage 4 (GCSE PE / Cambridge National / BTEC Sport) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE / BTEC Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science), equipping young people with the physical competence, resilience, and leadership skills necessary for life.

• Environment: A modern Inner London campus featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), indoor sports halls, fitness suites, and links to local Olympic legacy venues and sports clubs

• Culture: A competitive, inclusive, and health-focused environment dedicated to high academic standards, sportsmanship, student wellbeing, and active community participation

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, physically engaging PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering invasion games, athletics, gymnastics, outdoor activities, sports psychology, and exercise physiology.

• Prepare examination candidates thoroughly for GCSE, A-Level, and vocational sports qualifications through structured theoretical lessons, practical moderation coaching, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Lead, organize, and coach school sports teams across fixture schedules, regional competitions, and local East London inter-school leagues.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor pupil progress systematically, implementing adaptive coaching strategies to stretch high-performing student-athletes while building confidence and fundamental movement skills in developing learners.

• Contribute actively to extra-curricular enrichment, including morning/afternoon sports clubs, intra-mural tournaments, sports days, and health and fitness awareness campaigns.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, 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 teaching capability is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national PE examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson BTEC) and sports coaching safety protocols.

• Outstanding athletic presence, strong team-building skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for physical health, movement, and sporting values.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage PE Coordination, Fixtures Coordinator, or Sports Science Lead.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Physical Education specialist ready to empower the next generation of athletes, coaches, and health-conscious young adults at a dynamic secondary school in Newham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.