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FEMALE PE TEACHER / HEAD OF PE: TOWER HAMLETS: MATERNITY COVER: ASAP START
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: Immediate
Type: Full Time
Position: Maternity Cover: September to October 2026
Role: PE Teacher or Head of PE considered
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Female PE Teacher or Female Head of PE to join a successful East London secondary school for short-term maternity cover from September.
The school is happy to consider either an outstanding PE Teacher or an experienced Head of PE who can provide leadership to the department during the cover period.
About The PE Teacher Role
The successful Female PE Teacher / Head of PE will:
- Teach high-quality PE and Sports Studies
- Inspire students of all abilities to enjoy and achieve in PE
- Join a strong, established, and supportive PE department
- Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and behavior
- Potentially lead and support the department during the maternity absence
- Contribute positively from day one
The Successful PE Teacher Will Be
- An experienced secondary PE Teacher
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- Passionate about PE and Sports Studies
- Confident, organized, and a strong communicator
- Flexible and able to quickly settle into an established department
- Ambitious, hardworking, and a good team player
- Available full time from September 2026
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Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced Heads of PE, Second in PE, and experienced PE Teachers who would be confident taking additional responsibility during the cover period.
WHY APPLY FOR THIS PE TEACHER POST?
- Excellent PE department
- Supportive and experienced teaching team
- Opportunity for leadership responsibility
- Successful school with high expectations
- Short-term September position: ideal for a PE Teacher available at the start of the academic year
- Interviews taking place shortly
If you're an experienced Female PE Teacher or Head of PE available from September and interested in this maternity cover, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
PLEASE APPLY NOW
Reeson Education
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals, and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence.
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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long-term, and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training, or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.
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