Sports Teacher
Job description
Secondary School PE Teacher / Sports Coach (QTS Required) – South West London
Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Start Available
We are working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across South West London who are seeking enthusiastic and committed PE Teachers / Sports Coaches to support their PE departments.
These opportunities are suitable only for candidates with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), as the roles involve teaching PE lessons as the class teacher.
Role Details
- Position: PE Teacher / Sports Coach (QTS Required)
- Location: South West London (including Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Kingston and surrounding boroughs)
- Working Pattern: Flexible – day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term roles available
- Start Date: ASAP
- Type: Full‑time and part‑time opportunities
✅ Responsibilities
Depending on the placement, responsibilities may include:
- Planning and delivering engaging PE lessons
- Teaching PE across KS3 & KS4 (KS5 advantageous but not essential)
- Managing classroom and practical behaviour in line with school policies
- Assessing student progress and providing feedback where required
- Promoting participation, teamwork and physical wellbeing
- Supporting extracurricular sports activities where appropriate
- Upholding safeguarding, health & safety and school‑wide expectations
✅ Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
- PE specialism or strong experience teaching Physical Education
- Confident behaviour management in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Flexible, professional and reliable approach
- Ability to travel to secondary schools across South West London
Please note: Candidates without QTS will not be considered for teaching roles.
✅ Why Apply?
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools
- Ideal for experienced teachers, ECTs or returning teachers
- Long‑term placements available for suitable candidates
How to Apply
If you are a qualified PE Teacher with QTS and are interested in opportunities across South West London, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Early applications are encouraged as roles are available immediately.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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