PE TEACHER

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and QualificationsEssential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Physical Education within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of sports, physical activities, and health and fitness education.
• A thorough understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies within Physical Education.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills, both in practical and classroom-based settings.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, participation, behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and challenging PE lessons that inspire pupils to develop a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
• A commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, wellbeing, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to departmental and whole-school development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience teaching a range of sports and physical activities across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Experience organising extra-curricular sports clubs, fixtures, competitions, or enrichment activities.
• Experience of teaching in a faith school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and adapting provision to meet individual needs.
• Experience using assessment data to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development or wider school initiatives.
• Relevant coaching qualifications or specialist sports qualifications.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will

• Be an enthusiastic and energetic practitioner with a passion for Physical Education and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Demonstrate warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Be organised, proactive, and resilient.
• Have high expectations of themselves and those around them.
• Be committed to encouraging participation, confidence, teamwork, and personal growth through sport and physical activity.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular opportunities and enrichment activities.
• Share the school's commitment to nurturing confident, responsible, and successful young women.

About Our School

Lubavitch Senior Girls School is a successful and thriving secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, pastoral care, and personal development.

We are proud of our warm and supportive environment, where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate young women. Our dedicated staff work together to create a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and ambition for every pupil.

As part of the Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an excellent education within a caring and values-driven environment. Staff benefit from a strong sense of community, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are seeking a PE teacher who will inspire pupils to enjoy physical activity, develop confidence and resilience, and lead healthy, active lifestyles whilst contributing positively to our school community and supporting every pupil to achieve her full potential.

What the school offers its staff

What the School Offers Its Staff

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and professional support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Supportive and approachable leadership.
• Small class sizes that enable teachers to build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• A school with a strong sense of community, shared values, and high aspirations for every child.

At Lubavitch Senior Girls School, we believe that investing in our staff is essential to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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.