Jobs in Borehamwood

Position: PE Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work, Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£48,479 (M6) per annum, London Fringe pay scale

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.

About the Role:

A secondary school in Borehamwood is seeking an enthusiastic PE Teacher for maternity cover. With excellent sporting facilities and a strong PE culture, you will join an experienced, supportive department that values teamwork and participation.

You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering varied sports and physical activities, with strengths in netball and hockey welcomed. Adapting lessons for different abilities, you will help pupils develop skills, confidence and enjoyment of sport.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to clubs and fixtures, bringing your ideas and energy to the wider sporting life of the school.

Requirements:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an accepted equivalent teaching qualification

· Experience teaching PE across Key Stages 3 and 4

· Practical knowledge of netball, hockey and the wider secondary PE curriculum

· Experience planning, delivering and assessing inclusive lessons

· The right to work in the UK

· An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before appointment

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons, including netball, hockey and other sports

· Adapt activities to support participation and progress at all abilities

· Assess learning and provide clear, constructive feedback

· Support clubs, fixtures and extracurricular sporting opportunities

· Work with colleagues to maintain high expectations and positive relationships

The Ideal Candidate Will:

· Inspire young people to develop through sport

· Bring strengths in netball and hockey alongside a broad sporting knowledge

· Use calm, consistent behaviour management

· Build respectful relationships with pupils and colleagues

· Contribute enthusiastically to school sport beyond lessons

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

· Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

· Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

· Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

· Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance