PE Teacher
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PE Teacher
- September start
- Outstanding West London school
- PE Teacher Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS 5 for the right teacher)
- PE teacher who can offer Dance
- Fantastic facilities
- Interviews ASAP
- Salary£40,317 - £62,496
JOB DESCRIPTION
PE teacher required for an outstanding school based in West London the school are ideally looking for a female PE teacher who can offer Dance but will consider all good PE teacher's. You will be teaching PE across Key Stages 3 and 4, in a strong PE department. This position will be starting in September on a full-time basis. The school has a great reputation and is an excellent place to work both in terms of students and staff members. The school is happy to consider both NQT's and experienced PE teacher's. The school wants to look over PE teacher CVs immediately and meet PE teacher's over the next couple of weeks.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
At the school they have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Their mission is 'Education is Success'. This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates through the school. They aim to develop resilience in their students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. They draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
- Outstanding OFSTED report
- Strong established SLT and PE department
- Tripled its examination results at GCSE with over 70% of students achieving 9-4 grades in core subjects.
- Fantastic working environment and facilities
- Salary£40,317 - £62,496
REQUIREMENTS
Applications are welcome from PE teacher's at any stage in their career including NQT's and both British trained PE teacher's and overseas PE teacher's will be considered for this position. All applicants should have UK QTS or an overseas formal secondary school teaching qualification. Please send your CV to Gavin at Reeson Education ASAP.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV as the advert lists it as an essential requirement for all applicants.
💃 If you teach Dance, feature it explicitly in your skills section and personal statement — the school is actively seeking a PE teacher who can offer Dance as an additional specialism.
📊 Quantify your impact on student outcomes: e.g. 'Improved KS4 GCSE PE pass rate from 58% to 74% over two academic years' to mirror the school's own 70%+ achievement benchmark.
🎯 Address both KS3 and KS4 experience clearly in your employment history, and mention any KS5 delivery if applicable, as the advert notes KS5 for the right candidate.
🛡️ Include a dedicated line confirming your enhanced DBS status and safeguarding training, as Reeson Education explicitly emphasises the highest standards of safeguarding.
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- •Delivered KS3 and KS4 PE curriculum to 180 students across 6 year groups, achieving a 78% GCSE PE pass rate in the 2023–24 academic year.
- •Designed and led a Dance elective programme for 45 KS4 students, resulting in 92% of participants completing their GCSE coursework component on time.
- •Contributed to a PE department review that improved lesson observation grades from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across 3 consecutive OFSTED monitoring visits.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching PE at an Outstanding OFSTED-rated school in West London — one that has tripled its GCSE results and holds a genuine commitment to student achievement — is precisely the environment I want to develop in. I am applying for the PE Teacher position at Reeson Education's client school in Westminster, bringing QTS-qualified expertise in KS3 and KS4 Physical Education alongside a Dance specialism that aligns directly with the department's requirements.
My background in secondary PE teaching has equipped me with a strong grounding in GCSE curriculum delivery, practical assessment, and differentiated lesson planning for mixed-ability groups. I have consistently worked to raise student engagement and attainment in PE, and I am experienced in contributing to a collaborative department focused on measurable outcomes.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you structure a KS3 PE scheme of work to ensure progression into KS4 GCSE PE?
- ›What Dance styles or disciplines can you deliver, and how do you assess student performance in Dance at GCSE level?
- ›How do you differentiate PE lessons to meet the needs of students with varying physical abilities within a mixed-ability class?
- ›Describe your approach to tracking and improving student attainment in GCSE PE, including both practical and written components.
- ›How do you ensure your lessons meet OFSTED's expectations for outstanding teaching in a secondary PE department?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you contributed to raising student achievement in a PE or sports context — what was your specific role?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a safeguarding concern involving a student. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of how you have collaborated with colleagues in a PE department to develop or improve the curriculum.
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a student who was disengaged from physical activity and how you re-motivated them.
- ›Describe a challenge you faced in your first year of teaching and how you overcame it.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you contributed to raising student achievement in a PE or sports context — what was your specific role?
Describe a situation where you had to manage a safeguarding concern involving a student. How did you handle it?