Teacher of Physical Education

St Catherine's is a school very proud of its friendly atmosphere, excellent pastoral care and strong academic reputation. Our School Mission captures the spirit of our happy, confident and inclusive community.

Our school has very good sports facilities, which include a heated indoor swimming pool, outside tennis and netball courts, and a playing field. The large School Hall is marked for netball, basketball and badminton. The Department also has access to local facilities, including at St Mary's University.

All girls are encouraged to participate in Inter‑House sports competitions. Pupils also regularly qualify for regional and national school finals and compete in ISA, Middlesex and Richmond Borough Championships. Recent successes include national awards for Gymnastic Aerobics and swimming, pupils selected for GB rowing training programmes, and significant achievements in football and cross‑country.

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our successful PE Department. You will teach across the School, though individual strengths and preferences are taken into account, and share responsibility for fixtures, Inter‑House competitions and practices. Experience with netball, trampolining, swimming and Academic PE are all desirable; the ability to offer a wide range of sports and skills would also be an advantage.

You will be expected to play a full and positive part in the life of the School. Therefore, an ability and willingness to become involved in and contribute to the extra‑curricular life of the School is expected. Applicants are asked to state their specific preferences and strengths regarding the wide range of co‑curricular activities. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can offer a second subject, for example, Science.

If you feel you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment we are looking for, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

Please download the supporting information and return your application form to:
recr

Closing date: 9am on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Interview date: w/c 2 March 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is recommended, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment will be subject to a number of safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, and once in post, receive further training and updates.