PE Teacher – Independent School – Birmingham – January 2026 Start

A prestigious independent day school in Birmingham is seeking an outstanding PE Teacher to join their dynamic Sports Department from January 2026. The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across KS3 to KS5 contribute to an extensive extracurricular sports programme and inspire students to achieve excellence in both competitive and recreational sport.

Key Details

Role: PE Teacher (KS3KS5)

School: Independent (1118) Birmingham

Start: January 2026 (permanent full-time)

Suitability: ECTs and experienced teachers considered

Specialisms: Games fitness or outdoor education experience advantageous

About the School

The school educates around 900 pupils aged 1118 and is renowned for its academic excellence strong pastoral care and exceptional sporting provision. With extensive playing fields indoor facilities and partnerships with local sports clubs the school provides pupils with opportunities to excel in netball football athletics swimming hockey and cricket.

The department plays a key role in promoting physical wellbeing teamwork and leadership and pupils regularly achieve success in regional and national competitions. Staff benefit from collaborative planning regular CPD and professional development routes supported by a forward-thinking leadership team.

The Role What Youll Do

Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across KS3KS5 tailored to a range of abilities.

Promote fitness teamwork and healthy competition through both curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Lead or support school sports teams fixtures and events (lunchtime after-school or weekend commitments as required).

Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental resources.

Maintain high expectations for effort behaviour and sportsmanship in all activities.

Take an active role in the wider school community through pastoral duties trips and co-curricular engagement.

Person Specification

Essential

Degree in Physical Education or a related discipline.

QTS/PGCE (or equivalent) with the ability to teach PE across KS3KS5.

Strong communication skills and a passion for inspiring physical activity and wellbeing.

Ability to coach and lead at least one major school sport.

Commitment to safeguarding inclusion and student welfare.

Desirable

Experience working in an independent or high-achieving school environment.

Coaching qualifications or experience in competitive school sport.

Willingness to contribute to trips Duke of Edinburgh or outdoor learning initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive independent school salary (commensurate with experience).

Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities.

Small class sizes superb facilities and supportive pastoral systems.

Access to on-site sports amenities and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

Please send your updated CV and a brief covering note outlining your suitability for the PE Teacher position. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis.