PE Teacher | Excellent School in Barking & Dagenham

Teacher of Physical Education & Sports Science (January 2027 Start)

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East/Outer London

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school and Sixth Form in Barking & Dagenham is seeking an articulate, dynamic, and inspiring Teacher of Physical Education to join their high-performing Sports Science & Physical Education department this January . Situated in a rapidly developing East London borough with exceptional athletic facilities and strong community sports links, this mid-year appointment offers an outstanding opportunity for a PE specialist—whether an experienced practitioner eager to deliver A-Level Sports Science/BTEC Sport or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster athletic excellence, biomechanical understanding, sportsmanship, and lifelong wellbeing across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

Stepping into the department for the January term, you will lead high-energy practical sport sessions alongside rigorous theoretical lessons in exercise physiology, sports psychology, and movement analysis. Joining a collaborative and dedicated team, you will deliver compelling physical instruction across Key Stage 3 core PE, Key Stage 4 (GCSE PE / Cambridge Nationals / BTEC Tech Award in Sport), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE / BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport), equipping students with physical literacy, tactical mastery, and the academic foundation required for sports science, physiotherapy, and athletic leadership pathways.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Outer London sports complex featuring multi-use games areas (MUGAs), indoor sports halls, fully equipped fitness suites, floodlit artificial pitches, and specialized sports theory classrooms

• Culture: An academically ambitious, active, and inclusive learning community focused on competitive fixture success, healthy lifestyle choices, leadership development, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-rigor, safe, and inclusive practical and theoretical PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering team sports, individual athletic disciplines, health-related fitness, and sports physiology.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and vocational sports candidates thoroughly for written examinations, practical moderations, and coursework portfolios through data-driven progress tracking and explicit modeling of theoretical application.

• Maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all sports halls, outdoor pitches, gymnasium spaces, and athletic equipment, conducting continuous risk assessments in line with national NGB (National Governing Body) guidelines.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch elite student-athletes aiming for sports university programs while scaffolding foundational skills and confidence for developing learners.

• Lead and organize extensive extra-curricular sports provisions, fixtures, district leagues, tournaments, and inter-house competitions, fostering high participation rates and elite performance pathways.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding PE instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level PE or BTEC Level 3 Sport teaching capability is highly desirable).

• Demonstrated expertise in coaching major school sports (e.g., Football, Rugby, Netball, Athletics, Basketball, Cricket) and strong working knowledge of national exam board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Pearson BTEC).

• Outstanding athletic presence, strong organizational skills, flexibility for after-school fixtures, and an infectious passion for physical fitness, youth coaching, and sporting integrity.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Extra-Curricular Sports Lead, Key Stage 4 PE Coordinator, or Vocational Sport Specialist.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious PE specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January at an Outstanding school in Barking & Dagenham, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.