Pe Teacher

PE Teacher – Secondary School | Shaftesbury

Full Time | Permanent | Start Date: May

We are delighted to be recruiting a passionate and driven PE Teacher to join a progressive and supportive secondary school in Shaftesbury. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced practitioner or an enthusiastic ECT looking to launch their teaching career in a positive, student‑centred environment.

About the Role

As a PE Teacher, you will play a key role in inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of physical activity. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, well‑planned PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Promoting teamwork, resilience, fitness, and positive attitudes towards sport and wellbeing
• Providing an inclusive PE curriculum that encourages participation and builds confidence in all learners
• Monitoring and assessing student progress, supporting both physical development and personal growth
• Contributing to the ongoing development and enrichment of the PE curriculum
• Supporting or leading extra‑curricular sports clubs, competitions, fixtures, and enrichment activities

What the School Can Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and student‑focused school culture
• A collaborative PE department with strong and supportive leadership
• Excellent indoor and outdoor sporting facilities
• Regular CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clear pathways for career progression
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, high standards, and innovation

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified PE Teacher with QTS, or an ECT nearing completion
• Confident teaching PE at KS3 and KS4
• An effective communicator with strong subject knowledge
• A positive role model who motivates students to achieve their best
• A team‑oriented professional who values collaboration
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students of all abilities

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in Physical Education
• Ability to teach PE confidently across KS3 and KS4
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare