Teacher of Physical Education

Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer. The PE department makes full use of many excellent local sporting facilities. Pupils represent the Borough at a variety of sports at the London Youth Games and others compete at National and International Level. We have successful Netball, Hockey and Cricket Teams; our cross country, swimming, rowing and biathlon squads are also very successful and our Fencers compete nationally and internationally.  Early morning clubs, a Fencing Academy, Tennis Academy, Rowing and sporting trips are all features of the PE Department. 

We wish to appoint from 1st September 2020 a highly motivated, talented, dynamic and innovative Physical Education teacher to join our very successful department. Applicants would ideally be expected to teach Yoga and dance; the ability to teach ball games would also be expected. This is a part-time position, around 60% of full-time.

Applicants should be committed to raising standards within the curriculum, as well as making a significant contribution to a flourishing extra curricular programme. The successful candidate will be an effective PE specialist who is flexible and able to inspire pupils, promoting the subject throughout the Junior and Senior Schools. The successful candidate will also be expected to play a part in the life of the School, including pastoral responsibilities.

An application form and further details may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.  When completed the application form should be sent by email together with a covering letter to the Principal to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later than Tuesday, 14th April 2020.

Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.