Job Description

PE Teacher – Secondary School

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: September 2026 
Full-time, Permanent
MPS/UPS (Outer London)

About the Opportunity

A high-performing and well-resourced secondary school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is working with a specialist education recruitment agency to appoint an enthusiastic PE Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PE Teacher to join a dynamic department and contribute to a strong sporting culture within the school.

The Role

As a PE Teacher, you will deliver engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially Key Stage 5. The successful PE Teacher will inspire students to develop confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity.

Key responsibilities for this PE Teacher role include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality PE lessons across a range of sports
• Teaching GCSE PE and/or BTEC Sport (where applicable)
• Promoting participation in extracurricular sports and fixtures
• Differentiating lessons to support all abilities
• Assessing and monitoring student progress
• Supporting whole-school sporting events and competitions

This PE Teacher position offers the opportunity to be part of a thriving and supportive department.

The School

This Richmond secondary school provides an excellent environment for a PE Teacher to thrive. The school is known for its strong academic outcomes, excellent behaviour, and commitment to both academic and extracurricular excellence.

As a PE Teacher, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding sports facilities and resources
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• A successful PE department with strong extracurricular provision
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• A positive and inclusive school community

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated PE Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching PE across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and subject knowledge
• Has a passion for sport, fitness, and student development
• Is willing to contribute to extracurricular activities and school life

This role is suitable for both an experienced PE Teacher and an Early Career Teacher.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Outer London salary (MPS/UPS)
• Opportunities for TLR and career progression
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing

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