Head of Girls PE (Maternity Cover)

Head of Girls PE (Maternity Cover)

Required from January - August 2026

Salary Range: MPS/UPS (Inner London Scale)

TLR 2a available for a suitably qualified candidate

Are you a talented and dynamic practitioner? Do you wish play a key role in a high-performing department in a highly successful school in the heart of East London?

Oaklands School is a fully inclusive school with a wealth of opportunities for all learners to achieve their full potential. Progress 8 scores are above the National Average.

We are seeking an outstanding PE teacher with possible leadership experience who has the skills, drive and ambition to work or lead the department during a period of maternity cover. The position would be available from January 2026 until August 2026. You will be passionate about Physical Education and committed to securing excellent outcomes for children of all abilities. As a highly dedicated and innovative professional, you will join a dynamic team of teaching staff, all determined to ensure that the school maintains its reputation for excellence.

We are keen to hear from you if you:-

• Are an excellent teacher
• Aspire to develop further as a professional
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Are ambitious, hard-working and a team player

We can offer you the opportunity to join:

• A highly committed and dedicated staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn

Oaklands School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.

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Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interview date: 6th November 2025.