Sports / PE Teacher

Broomwood Hall Lower school is a non-selective preparatory school for boys and girls aged from 4-8 years old. Our innovative and outstanding teaching, a myriad of opportunities for children to try new things, a real sense of community and outstanding pastoral care all in a small school setting where we to know every pupil really well so that we can nurture their strengths and equip them with the necessary skillset to tackle the future with confidence. 

Our thriving and successful sports department is seen by all to be a very important and highly valued part of our school and is highly regarded by our pupils and their parents. We set high standards appropriate to the age and ability of each child. Learning to love and understand the importance of physical activity is a key part of our curriculum. Your ability to impart the joy and skill of sport as you teach across our age and ability spectrum is essential to success in this role. 

You will need to have a passion for teaching PE and Sport at EYFS / KS1 and be able to inspire our children to explore and enjoy physical activity. A good knowledge of all round sports teaching appropriate to 4-8 year old pupils and a good understanding of netball, hockey, cricket and rugby are essential, along with a swimming level 2 qualification or willingness to gain it. Umpiring and refereeing experience would be welcome additional skills.  

To apply, you need to be a qualified teacher, or hold a degree in PE / Sport, with prior teaching experience with a track record of supporting young children develop their sporting confidence.

Our strong professional and developmental environment means that this role can be a springboard into developing your teaching career in the years ahead. 

In return we will offer a salary well above the maintained sector, opportunities for CPD, subsidised private healthcare, an excellent group pension scheme, free school lunches and a great sense of camaraderie across the Northwood Schools family.

Full details of the position and an application form are available on our website www.northwoodschools.com 

A completed application form along with a covering letter should be submitted by email for the attention of Jo Townsend, Headteacher, to Ruth Bowley, PA to the Head,  r.bowley@northwoodschools.com by Wednesday 6th July 2022.

Interviews will be held on Friday 8th July 2022

Northwood Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Broomwood Hall Lower School is part of the Northwood Schools family:
Our schools also include Northwood Senior co-educational secondary school, Broomwood Hall Upper prep school for girls, Northcote Lodge prep school for boys.