Physical Education - Second in Department

The Latymer School, London, N9 9TN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 (£37,870) Outer London - UPS5 (£56,154) Outer London with TLR £5878 (2b)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1 (£37,870) Outer London - UPS5 (£56,154) Outer London with TLR £5878 (2b)

Physical Education - Second in Department job summary

The Latymer School is an oversubscribed high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities that encourage students to foster and nurture their skills and interests beyond the confines of the curriculum. We are proud of our inclusive school community and there is a real passion for teaching and learning in a supported and welcoming atmosphere that inspires risk-taking and creativity. As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person and it is a place where you can really engage students in their learning and develop as a teacher.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Second in Charge of the Physical Education Department member of staff, who has high expectations of students and themselves, and who will motivate and inspire female pupils, particularly, to achieve their best at The Latymer School.

The PE Department is a well resourced department and provides a supportive and professional working environment for staff. PE is part of the curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4 and is also a popular choice at examination level for GCSE. The school offers pupils the opportunity to take Physical Education as an examination subject at GCSE. In 2025, 86.2% of the cohort achieved a grade 7-9. In addition, a large proportion of students take part in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. The PE department is well supported by staff from other subjects and runs; before school, lunchtime and after school activities to cater for all interests and to support students’ wellbeing. Our main sports for Girls’ are; Netball, Football and Basketball in the Winter term, and Athletics, Cricket and Tennis in the Summer term. Netball is both popular and strong, and the successful application will be expected to play a key role in its continued development. Girls’ Football is well established, but continues to grow, and we would love to hear from applications who believe they could make a significant contribution to the continued development of more than one sport, including the summer sports Athletics and Cricket.

This is a full-time and permanent position with a competitive salary and would suit a dedicated and inspiring teacher to support the Head of Department and a well-equipped PE Department. The ideal candidate will have exceptional subject knowledge and the ability to engage and motivate students through dynamic and inspiring teaching. This role offers a chance to take on a leadership position within the department, working with enthusiastic students who are eager to learn.

A further detailed job description is attached in the candidate pack.

Further details and The Latymer School can be found on the school website www.latymer.co.uk: The Latymer School - Join our team. If, after reading the information, you are interested in joining us please create an account at MyNewTerm and apply.

The school also provides a range of well-being activities and facilities including good transport links, free parking, a cycle to work scheme, use of the fitness suite, Pilates at an affordable cost and even massages by a qualified masseuse. The school also runs a number of national and international trips, and we even have our own residential centre in a beautiful part of North Wales which staff also use. We value our staff and the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team of committed teachers, we would love to hear from you.

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

The Latymer School is an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Latymer School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Latymer School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-latymer-school

The Latymer School is a high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities. Pupils at the school recently described the school as one “family” and it being a “real community”. We are very proud of our school and believe it is a place where you can really teach and develop your subject knowledge.

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