Girls PE Teacher

Exceptional QTS Teacher Opportunity:
Girls' PE Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Are you a passionate, qualified (QTS) Girls' PE teacher seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our supportive school community on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting chance to deliver an engaging curriculum, contribute to a vibrant extra-curricular sports program, and help shape the future success of our female students in sport and health.

• Start Date: February 2026
• End Date: November 2026
• Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
• Location: Surrey
• Subject Specialism: Physical Education (PE) — Experience teaching a wide range of sports and fitness activities is essential.

We need an inspirational teacher committed to high-quality teaching and learning in PE and fostering a positive educational environment, particularly in girls  sport.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Teaching & Learning: Planning and delivering well-structured, engaging PE lessons across all Key Stages, catering to various abilities and fostering a love for physical activity.
• Demonstrating excellent subject and curriculum knowledge within Physical Education and Sport Science.
• Adapting teaching to meet the diverse needs and strengths of all pupils, promoting participation and skill development.
• Establishing a clear skills and knowledge map to ensure pupil progress in practical performance and theoretical understanding at the end of each Key Stage.
• Ensuring pupils  behaviour in lessons supports learning and maintains a focus on physical and academic achievement.

• Curriculum Enrichment (Extra-curricular/Visits): Providing a stimulating calendar of subject-related extra-curricular activities (e.g., coaching school teams, running fitness clubs).
• Contributing to the school visits program, including organising and attending fixtures and sports tours.

• Assessment & Communication: Setting, marking, and administering internal examinations (e.g., GCSE/A-Level PE theory).
• Producing accurate pupil progress reports and attending parents  meetings.
• Liaising effectively with Form Tutors and parents to celebrate achievements and communicate concerns regarding student development in PE.

• Professional Practice & Community: Undertaking school duties (lunchtime, break-time, after-school) and participating in the School Activity Program (often involving sports coaching/clubs) on a rota basis.
• Ensure that departmental indoor & outdoor classrooms (gym, fields, changing rooms) are stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Making a positive contribution to the life and supportive ethos of the school community.
• Modelling high standards of behaviour, courtesy, and respect at all times.

• Work in a school with a kind, caring, and supportive ethos
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• Adopt a collaborative approach to teaching, with opportunities to share best practice within the PE Department.
• Opportunity to coach and manage successful school sports teams
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• Contribute to enriching school events such as Sports Day and Open Days.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Relevant degree in Physical Education or Sport Science
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• Proven experience teaching Girls' PE across Key Stages.
• A demonstrable passion for sport and a commitment to inspiring young women.
• Strong classroom and practical session management skills.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic QTS teacher ready for a rewarding fixed-term role as our Girls' PE Specialist, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Hannah Joyner for an application pack or an informal discussion:

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