English Teacher - Independent Girls' School in Birmingham

We are pleased to partner with a distinguished independent girls’ school in Birmingham, seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate PE Teacher starting January . This is a full-time, permanent role covering Key Stages 3–5, with responsibility for teaching core PE, GCSE (and potentially A-Level / BTEC Sports) across the school.

About the Role
You will deliver engaging, high-energy physical education lessons that promote fitness, skill development, healthy habits, and teamwork. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to lead or develop extra-curricular sports clubs, inter-school competitions, and wellness initiatives. Lessons are delivered in well-equipped facilities, with access to indoor sports halls, fitness suites, outdoor pitches, and athletic track areas. The school emphasizes the role of sport in building character, resilience, and leadership.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS, PGCE , or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Physical Education / Sport
• Is comfortable teaching GCSE / BTEC Sports / Physical Education
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, motivational, and pastoral skills
• Has the legal right to work in the UK

The School
This school, located on a generous 50-acre campus, and supports around 550 girls aged 11–18 in a nurturing and academically ambitious environment. The school consistently performs at the top of independent school rankings in the West Midlands.

Sport is a core element of school life and the school regularly ranks in the top 30 schools nationally for sport, and students compete in regional and national competitions.
Facilities are excellent: you will teach in well-maintained indoor sports halls, outdoor playing fields, tennis courts, and use modern fitness suites. Shared facilities on campus include a 400-seat auditorium and performing arts building, enabling strong partnerships across departments.

Teachers thrive in a supportive, collegial culture. Staff enjoy professional development, free lunches, on-site parking, and a leadership team that values wellbeing, innovation, and the full contribution of the PE department to schools’ wider mission.

Salary & Benefits
The role is paid on a competitive independent school scale, with enhancements available for experience. Benefits include modern facilities, opportunities to lead curricular and co-curricular sport programmes, and a chance to shape the physical education offering in a highly successful school.

How to Apply
To apply for this PE Teacher position, please forward your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.