Teacher of PE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is looking for a Teacher of PE to join our committed PE team from September 2026. We are looking for a motivated professional who shares a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, both practically and in the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and high-performing PE teacher who is committed to pushing themselves further and achieving amazing things with and for their students. We believe in high expectations and a sense of collaborative and positive enthusiasm, which brings out the best in our team.

At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage with, and, more importantly, enjoy physical education. We understand the importance of PE and extra-curricular activities in allowing students to progress on their educational journey.

This role is offering MPS/UPS + London Fringe based on experience. This is a fixed term role for 1 year initially.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.