Job title: PE Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 16-04-2026
Job ID: 118444

Job Description

PE Teacher | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven PE Teacher to join our large, mixed 11-18 secondary school in Barking and Dagenham. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate PE Teacher to join a thriving department with a strong reputation for sporting success and student engagement.

As a PE Teacher, you will deliver a varied and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3-5, inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity. The successful PE Teacher will have the opportunity to contribute to our highly successful football, athletics, and netball teams, supporting students to compete at a high level. This PE Teacher role offers the chance to work with motivated students who are enthusiastic about sport and keen to succeed.

Our school boasts excellent facilities, including 4G pitches, a well-equipped sports hall, and strong links with local football teams. As a PE Teacher, you will benefit from access to these outstanding resources, as well as a fully equipped on-site gym that is free for all staff to use. The PE Teacher will play a key role in both curriculum delivery and extracurricular provision.

Why join us as a PE Teacher:

  • Opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities within sport and enrichment
  • A welcoming and supportive staff body with a focus on wellbeing
  • Students who are respectful, engaged, and keen to participate in sport
  • Regular opportunities to lead trips, fixtures, and inter-school competitions
  • A school community that celebrates sporting success and participation

We are looking for a PE Teacher who is energetic, committed, and eager to make a real impact. The successful PE Teacher will be supported by a collaborative and experienced department, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious PE Teacher or PE ECT ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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PE Teacher | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 | INDTEACH