PE and Games Gap Student

ISC group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a passionate PE & Games Gap Student with a specialism in cricket. This full-time, fixed-term position runs from April to August 2026. The role involves fostering strong relationships with students and contributing to a vibrant sports program. Ideal candidates will possess an enthusiastic approach to teaching and collaboration. Competitive salary and support for professional development are offered within a friendly and inclusive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary and conditions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and working with children.
• Ability to generate vision and confidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support PE & Games activities.
• Foster positive working relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to the school's sporting community.

Skills

Ability to foster positive relationships

Specialism in cricket

Strong communication

Job description

Thomas’s Battersea is a buzzing, happy school in the heart of London, alive with curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Walk our corridors and you will feel the warmth of the welcome, the energy in classrooms, and the deep-rooted kindness that binds our community. We place our belief in strong values, co-curricular passions, and academic excellence; it’s a place where children can be themselves, where their skills are noticed and nurtured, and where they are encouraged to aim high and enjoy their educational journey.

Our facilities match our ambition: light-filled classrooms, inspiring arts spaces, a vibrant playground, and excellent sport and outdoor learning provision. Exceptional staff bring expertise and spark to every lesson and activity, creating an atmosphere that is both purposeful and joyful. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.

The staffroom feels like a family - supportive, collaborative, and proud to celebrate one another’s success.

Academically, pupils are stretched and supported in equal measure, building the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel at their first-choice senior schools. Many secure scholarships and awards across disciplines. Beyond the classroom, a rich co-curricular programme, including performing arts, competitive sport, outdoor education and clubs, helps children develop resilience, creativity, leadership and a strong sense of self.

The Role

Thomas’s Battersea is seeking an enthusiastic PE & Games Gap Student particularly with a specialism in cricket to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Gap Student to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Closing Date: Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Start Date: 20th April 2026

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term contract commencing April to August 2026

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Location: Thomas’s Battersea, 28-40 Battersea High St, London SW11 3JB

How to Apply

Thomas’s will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full.

Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only longlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further details please go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/join-our-team or email: [e-mail]

Safeguarding

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.