Teacher of PE

Position Summary

• Role:
  Teacher of Physical Education – Head of Netball (Maternity Cover)
• Contract type:
  Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
• Start date:
  
  1 September 2026
• Job

Full‑time, competitive salary plus benefits.

Provide leadership and support for the PE Department’s netball programme, delivering high‑quality lessons and coaching both curricular and extracurricular activities. Duties include teaching GCSE Physical Education (desirable), designing engaging lesson plans, managing netball teams and events, maintaining sport equipment and facilities, and contributing to the school’s performance pathways and student development.

Notting Hill & Ealing High School is a leading independent girls’ day school and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST). It offers a supportive, ambitious environment with excellent transport links in suburban west Ealing.

• Competitive terms and conditions, pay progression
• GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution)
• 36‑week school year with INSET days and a 2‑week autumn half‑term
• Normal teaching hours: 08:20 – 15:45 (for part‑time staff)
• Professional development and training grants
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling and wellbeing support
• Discount up to 50% on fees for children attending GDST schools
• Free lunches for staff during term time (≈ £900 per year)
• In‑school wellbeing activities (yoga, gym access)
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase, and travel season ticket
• Cycle to Work scheme

Monday 16 March 2026 (12:00 PM). Early applications are welcomed.

Scheduled for Thursday 19 March 2026; early interviews may be conducted.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks, including online searches, past employer checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.