PE Teacher / General Cover Teacher

Location: Cannock
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term & Flexible Day-to-Day Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Pay:£170-£220 per day

Use Your Passion for Sport to Inspire Young People

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with secondary schools across Cannock who are looking for PE Teachers and General Cover Teachers to support their students from September 2026.

These schools are looking for enthusiastic teachers who can deliver engaging lessons, build positive relationships with students, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

The schools have a strong focus on encouraging students to get involved beyond the classroom, with opportunities for staff to support extracurricular activities, enrichment opportunities, and wider school life.

Whether you are looking for a long-term position or flexible day-to-day work, we have opportunities available to suit your circumstances.

The Role

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Provide general classroom cover across a range of subjects where required.
• Support students with their learning and development.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Follow lesson plans and school expectations.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching PE within a secondary setting.
• Can confidently manage a classroom environment.
• Is passionate about sport and education.
• Has strong communication skills.
• Is adaptable and able to support different classes.

Why Consider This Role?

• Flexible and long-term opportunities available.
• Work across supportive secondary schools in Cannock.
• Develop experience across different classroom environments.
• Access to CPD and training through Teaching Personnel.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Teaching Personnel, You Must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

If you are a PE Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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