Head of Lower School Sport and Swimming Lead

The duties and responsibilities of the Sports Teacher are to plan and teach an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum in order to provide pupils with an opportunity to develop and improve both their physical skills and interpersonal skills, and ultimately achieve their individual potential. They will be involved in the teaching of the whole Physical Education curriculum with a particular focus on the development of netball and its related skills.

The Sports Teacher is responsible to the Head of PE and Games, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ultimately the Head.

required but an understanding of the expectations at a thriving school such as Pembridge Hall is beneficial. Training in first aid would be an advantage, though by no means essential. 

Pembridge Hall is undergoing a dynamic period of development in which innovative thinking is encouraged and every teacher’s contribution is valued. 

Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4 – 11) of 460 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools. 

Pembridge Hall and the Inspired Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of Pembridge Hall are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Alpha Plus Group Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance, be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

School Vision: Pembridge Hall places our girls at the heart of everything. By combining traditional values with an innovative education, girls are prepared for life in an ever-evolving world through an ambitious and aspirational prep school experience. Placing emphasis on each girl as an individual, we recognise that happiness, a love of learning and emotional well-being are intrinsic to academic performance. Pembridge Hall girls are nurtured, challenged and empowered to succeed.