Primary Physical Education Teacher

Wren Academy Finchley, London, N12 9HB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Primary Physical Education Teacher job summary

Wren Academy Finchley Primary opened in September 2015 .

We wish to appoint a Primary PE Teacher to lead, develop and deliver a high-quality Physical Education curriculum across the Primary phase (EYFS-Year 6), including teaching Years 7 and 8 as part of our all-through provision. The post holder will inspire pupils to enjoy physical activity, represent the school in competitive sport, and develop lifelong skills in line with the school’s Christian vision and values.

If you have:

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Relevant degree or recognised qualification in Physical Education or a related field

• Evidence of continuing professional development in PE or sport

Experience (Essential)

• Experience teaching PE in a primary school setting

• Experience of planning and delivering a PE curriculum across multiple year groups

• Experience organising and leading school sports fixtures and events

• Experience working with pupils of varying abilities, including SEND

Knowledge and Understanding (Essential)

• Strong knowledge of the Primary PE National Curriculum

• Understanding of inclusive practice and adaptive PE

• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in PE and sport

• Understanding of assessment and progression in PE

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

  Ability to lead, motivate and inspire pupils and staff

  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across phases

  Ability to manage events, fixtures and logistics effectively

  Commitment to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about PE and sport

  Positive role model for pupils

  Flexible, proactive and solution-focused

  Apply today!

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Wren Academy Finchley

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1639 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wren Academy Finchley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wren-academy-finchley

Wren Academy Finchley is located in the London Borough of Barnet. It is the founder of the Wren Academies Trust, a MAT which is sponsored by the Church of England and Berkhamsted School. The Academy has developed a strong reputation for outstanding teaching and learning, as demonstrated by our Progress 8 figure, which places us in the top 65 schools nationally. We are an all-through school with a thriving sixth form and a primary phase which opened in September 2015. The engaging curriculum and state of the art buildings have contributed to the Academy’s notable success. There is also a strong focus on student well-being so that every individual is happy and secure to learn and thrive within a caring community.

Wren is a MAT and plans are well advanced to create a new school in a neighbouring borough which will provide exciting professional development opportunities for all staff.

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