Teacher of PE
- Organisation: Francis Holland, Regent's Park
- Location: North West London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026
We are seeking an outstanding Physical Education teacher who to join our successful PE department from January 2027. This post would suit an NQT or experienced teacher.
THE SCHOOL
Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust, with senior schools at Regent’s Park and Sloane Square, and a preparatory school in Chelsea. For nearly 150 years, the Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded, girls’ education - shaping futures with purpose. Whilst each of the schools is proudly unique, with its own culture, identity, and community, the schools are united by a shared belief: that education is for life. This approach combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, equipping pupils to flourish, find happiness and lead lives of purpose.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, three full-time staff, one part-time staff, a trainee teacher, and two other PE staff members who have higher responsibilities. Given the school’s prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent’s Park which is located opposite the school.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an outstanding Physical Education teacher who to join our successful PE department from January 2027. This post would suit an NQT or experienced teacher. Our aim is for every pupil to enjoy PE lessons, learn and go on to lifelong participation in physical activity. Sport enjoys a high profile within the school and is an important part of the curriculum. The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, three full-time staff, one PE Assistant and two other members of the school who have higher responsibilities.
Given the school’s prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent’s Park which is located opposite the school. Our athletics and cross-country teams also use this facility. The school has its unique underground swimming pool, which has led the foundation for our successful swimming team. Hockey is taught off-site at Paddington Recreation Ground, where the girls can use these first-class facilities with the backdrop of London.
The Department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme, which the successful candidate will be expected to deliver to an excellent level. Teams are trained in hockey, netball, football, cricket, athletics, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and cross country from U12 to U18. Fixtures take place after school and some occasional weekends. Daily training sessions take place before and after school and at lunchtimes.
The successful candidate must be an inspirational PE teacher and be comfortable teaching netball, hockey, football, athletics, cricket, gymnastics, dance and swimming.
APPLICATION
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application for the vacancy found on our school website using the platform My New Term. The closing date for applications is 8am on 7 September 2026. Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. Interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received, and the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.
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We are seeking an outstanding Physical Education teacher who to join our successful PE department from January 2027. This post would suit an NQT or experienced teacher.
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THE SCHOOL
Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust, with senior schools at Regent’s Park and Sloane Square, and a preparatory school in Chelsea. For nearly 150 years, the Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded, girls’ education - shaping futures with purpose. Whilst each of the schools is proudly unique, with its own culture, identity, and community, the schools are united by a shared belief: that education is for life. This approach combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, equipping pupils to flourish, find happiness and lead lives of purpose.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, three full-time staff, one part-time staff, a trainee teacher, and two other PE staff members who have higher responsibilities. Given the school’s prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent’s Park which is located opposite the school.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an outstanding Physical Education teacher who to join our successful PE department from January 2027. This post would suit an NQT or experienced teacher. Our aim is for every pupil to enjoy PE lessons, learn and go on to lifelong participation in physical activity. Sport enjoys a high profile within the school and is an important part of the curriculum. The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, three full-time staff, one PE Assistant and two other members of the school who have higher responsibilities.
Given the school’s prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent’s Park which is located opposite the school. Our athletics and cross-country teams also use this facility. The school has its unique underground swimming pool, which has led the foundation for our successful swimming team. Hockey is taught off-site at Paddington Recreation Ground, where the girls can use these first-class facilities with the backdrop of London.
The Department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme, which the successful candidate will be expected to deliver to an excellent level. Teams are trained in hockey, netball, football, cricket, athletics, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and cross country from U12 to U18. Fixtures take place after school and some occasional weekends. Daily training sessions take place before and after school and at lunchtimes.
The successful candidate must be an inspirational PE teacher and be comfortable teaching netball, hockey, football, athletics, cricket, gymnastics, dance and swimming.
APPLICATION
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application for the vacancy found on our school website using the platform My New Term. The closing date for applications is 8am on 7 September 2026. Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. Interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received, and the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.
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