Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover)

Northwood College for Girls is seeking an inspiring and impactful Teacher of Physical Education to join our vibrant PE Department, covering a period of maternity leave. Working closely with our enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Sport, you will play a critical role in the crafting and delivery of the PE curriculum from EYFS through to KS5. You will be a passionate subject advocate, eager to communicate your enthusiasm for sport and physical activity to encourage NWC girls to strive for success while developing an understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle.

You will be a flexible team player, committed to supporting your departmental colleagues and contributing to the wider life of the department and school through extra-curricular squads, clubs, and fixtures. You will be capable of coaching more than one sport to a high standard, with particular expertise in football, netball, hockey, badminton, tennis, or athletics being advantageous. This post is to cover a maternity absence and will be for a minimum of two terms.

The Physical Education Department is a positive and dedicated team of eight, led by our enthusiastic Director of Sport who is keen to develop competitive sport while encouraging participation and a love of physical activity. The department has excellent facilities including a large sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, a climbing wall, two netball/tennis courts, a small astro-turf catering for two additional netball courts, a hockey D and multi-use pitch, a large grass pitch, and a long jump pit. We run an extensive extra-curricular programme, with competitive and development squads in netball, swimming, hockey, badminton, dance, gymnastics, football, tennis, athletics, and cricket. We currently compete in the majority of Hillingdon Borough leagues and competitions, as well as regular fixtures against a range of independent schools. We also benefit from entering teams in GDST rallies, which take place twice a term and offer girls the opportunity to compete at a high level against other GDST schools in a wide range of sports.

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents through clubs, societies, and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans, and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please click the apply button. Applications must be received by 9am on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline. At NWC, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.