Job Description
Job Title: Head of PE (Maternity Cover)\n\nLocation: Southwark, London\n\nStart Date: Easter 2025\n\nContract Type: Full-time - Maternity Cover\n\nSmart Teachers is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled PE Teacher/Head of Department to join a thriving secondary school in Southwark on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for a dedicated educator who is passionate about teaching Physical Education to the next generation of learners. The role is ideally suited for an exceptional practitioner who is committed to inspiring the next generation of young people in fulfilling their aspirations.\n\nRole Details\n\nKey Stages 3 and 4\nStart Date: Easter 2025 - Maternity Cover contract, likely until Christmas 2025\nContract Type: Full-time\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPlan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to PE students, ensuring all aspects of the curriculum are covered.\nIncorporate a variety of teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles, including practical demonstrations, group discussions, and independent research.\nMonitor and evaluate student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents.\nStay up-to-date with changes in the PE curriculum and examination board requirements.\nContribute to the wider school community through involvement in enrichment activities or PE-related initiatives, where possible.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nA supportive and dynamic environment focused on academic excellence.\nAccess to excellent facilities and resources for PE teaching.\nA collaborative team that values innovative teaching approaches.\nCompetitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nQualifications: A degree in Physical Education or a related field and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).\nExPerience as a Head of Deparmtent is desired but not essential\nExperience: Proven track record of successfully teaching PE\nSkills: Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a passion for student success.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to teach dedicated students within a supportive school community. The timetable offers a great work-life balance, making it ideal for professionals seeking a focused teaching role.\n\nAbout us\n\nWe are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people.
With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.\n\nWe do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.\n\nHow to apply\nAre you ready to inspire the next generation of learners? We’d love to hear from you! Please email your CV to or call the office on (phone number removed).\n\n#SmartTeacher