PE Teacher (Hockey and Football Specialism)

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Required: September 2026

The Role

Wimbledon High School is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of PE with a hockey and football specialism to support the development of our flourishing sport provision.

As a Teacher of PE, you will plan and deliver engaging, well-organised PE lessons that inspire pupils of all abilities to develop a passion for physical activity and discover the joys of sport. You will play a key role in implementing the PE curriculum and related policies while contributing significantly to the PE Department's co-curricular programme. 

In addition to your core teaching responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in the development of our football provision. Having reached the ISFA U13 Finals last year, Wimbledon High School already has a strong footballing community and culture and we are now looking for someone to build on this success by creating inclusive training opportunities and a competitive fixture list for students of all abilities. As the hockey at Wimbledon High goes from strength to strength, we are looking to appoint a candidate with experience and excellence in this area too, who can contribute meaningfully to the provision and development of this sport as well.

We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate excellent teaching practice, strong subject knowledge and competence in football and hockey. Above all, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher who will inspire pupils and help nurture a thriving culture of sport across the school.

Sport at Wimbledon High School

The PE facilities at Wimbledon High are outstanding. On site we have a sports hall, a fitness suite/erg. room, a tennis court–sized astro-turf area and a heated indoor 25m swimming pool, all of which are used extensively.

We are also fortunate to have access to the original site of the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Nursery Road, just a 10-minute walk from the school. These facilities include a full-size, floodlit astro-turf hockey pitch and five floodlit netball/tennis courts.

Our thriving co-curricular programme caters to students of all abilities. Core competitive sports include hockey, football, netball, swimming, gymnastics, rowing, cross country, athletics, tennis and cricket.

About Wimbledon High School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, 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

• GDST Flexible Pension Plan

• Training grants for qualifications

• 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 tickets

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details please download the recruitment brief.

The closing date for applications will be 11am on Thursday 26th March 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.