Teacher of Physical Education
The role:
Northwood College seeks an inspiring and impactful PE teacher to join our dynamic Physical Education Department. Working closely with our ambitious Director of Sport, they will help shape and deliver the curriculum from EYFS to KS5.
The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for sport and physical education, eager to motivate NWC girls to strive for success, while fostering an appreciation for an active lifestyle.
As a flexible team player, they will support colleagues and contribute to the department’s extracurricular programme, including squads, clubs, and fixtures. The ability to coach multiple sports is essential, with expertise in one of our core sports (netball, football, hockey, badminton, gymnastics, dance, swimming, athletics, or cricket) being an advantage.
The Department:
The PE Department consists of a dedicated team of eight, led by an enthusiastic Director of Sport focused on fostering competitive sport and participation. We deliver the full PE curriculum from EYFS to KS5, including swimming and a variety of traditional and contemporary sports.Academic courses include AQA GCSE and OCR A Level.
Our excellent facilities feature a large sports hall, a 25m indoor swimming pool, netball/tennis courts, an astro-turf pitch, a grass pitch, a long jump pit, and a 7m climbing wall with auto belays and a traversing section.
We offer an extensive extra-curricular programme, fielding teams in netball, swimming, hockey, badminton, dance, gymnastics, football, tennis, athletics, and cricket. The successful candidate should bring expertise in specific sports while supporting a broad range of other activities.We compete in Hillingdon Borough leagues and independent school fixtures, providing students with high-level competitive opportunities.
About the School:
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge.An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Good transport links
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Access to the school gym and swimming pool
- Free school lunches
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Financial guidance and support
For further details and an application form please click apply.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.
References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.