PE Teacher

Secondary School Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality physical education that promotes physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and personal development, enabling students to achieve their full potential in accordance with the national curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across a range of activities (e.g. games, athletics, fitness, gymnastics, dance)

• Teach in line with the national curriculum and departmental schemes of work

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs and abilities of all students

• Promote enjoyment of physical activity and lifelong participation in sport

• Encourage teamwork, leadership, resilience, and fair play

Assessment and Progress

• Assess, record, and report on student progress accurately

• Use assessment data to inform planning and support student development

• Prepare students for internal and external examinations where applicable

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe learning environment during all physical activities

• Ensure correct use, storage, and maintenance of equipment

• Follow school health and safety policies and risk assessment procedures

Extracurricular Activities

• Contribute to the school’s extracurricular sports programme

• Support and, where appropriate, lead school teams and sporting events

• Assist with fixtures, competitions, and enrichment activities

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum development

• Engage in continuous professional development

• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues

• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and events

Safeguarding

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of students

• Adhere to school safeguarding and child protection policies

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Degree in Physical Education, Sport, or a related subject

• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for physical education

• Ability to motivate and engage secondary-age students

• Effective classroom and behavior management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching PE at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

• Experience coaching school sports teams

• First aid qualification or willingness to obtain one

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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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