Teacher of PE

South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year, has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and inspiring PE teacher to join a strong PE Department and cover a period of maternity leave from September to December 2023. 

The successful candidate will teach Physical Education to highly motivated and talented pupils from EYFS to the Upper Sixth. This will include teaching and delivering a wide range of sports and activities and supporting our extra-curricular programme. Our main sports within the curriculum are netball, football, dance, gymnastics, athletics, cross-country and cricket. 

The successful candidate will likely be a qualified teacher, with a proven track record. However, we also welcome applications from ECTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching. Expertise in dance and/or gymnastics would be advantageous, and there is potential for a Head of Aesthetics (Gym and Dance) role for a suitable candidate. 

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th June 2023 at 9am.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.