Teacher of Physical Education with potential for a TLR post
Fixed term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Full Time
MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Required for April 2026
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic teacher of PE who can deliver KS3 PE, Core KS4 PE and year 12 PE enrichment sessions. Applications from ECT’s are welcome
KS3 and KS4 Physical Education: This will involve planning and teaching practical core PE lessons across KS3 and KS4. Sports covered in core PE include: Athletics, Netball, Trampolining (yr8+), Gymnastics (yr7 only), Dance, Badminton, Table Tennis, OAA, Fitness, Rounders and Potted team games. We also run a number of interhouse competitions, external competitions and fixtures which interested candidates would need to support/ facilitate.
KS5 Physical Education: at KS5 PE facilitates enrichment lesson per week for yr12 students which covers a range of sports with a small group of Year 12 and 13 students who have chosen this enrichment option.
The department is well-resourced with equipment and there is an experienced and well-established team to support with planning and delivery.
For more information and detail on the current Physical Education curriculum, please refer to the school website:
https://www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/page/?title=Physical+Education&pid=60
Person Specification: You must possess the following:
- British Gymnastics Trampolining Coaching Award – Level 2.
- British Gymnastics Coaching Award Level 1+
- Basic knowledge and interest in the sports that we offer here or a willingness to learn
- IT competency [Word, Outlook, Excel, and specialist software where needed].
- Ability to engage with internal systems for ordering, reporting issues etc.
- Ability to self-manage time and workload and adhere to deadlines.
- Good organisational skills, communication skills and an ability to work within a team.
- A willingness to be flexible and adaptable, to meet the needs of the department.
Unique Selling Points:
We can offer you the following:
- A creative, innovative, inspiring work environment in which dialogue and communication are key.
- A collaborative working experience, within a small, professional, effective and friendly team.
- Good quality working environment and facilities which are well resourced and managed.
- Opportunity to gain CPD qualifications and training.
- Attractive historical building and grounds, with long standing traditions and history.
- High calibre grammar school students who are well behaved, wish to learn, work well, and achieve.
- Free parking. Canteen facilities. Local amenities a short walk away.
- After school activities for staff (quiz nights and sports activities).
- Subsidised gym membership at Forest School (E17), including a pool.
- A friendly, supportive school culture with an emphasis on well-being.
- Senior leaders who work collaboratively with staff (and NEU reps), to ensure issues are resolved quickly.
Closing date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9am
Interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026
Applications should be submitted by email (to recruitment@woodford.redbridge.sch.uk) and must be made on the completed London Borough of Redbridge application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
THE LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
