PE Teacher

Salary: MPS (unqualified / those on route to teacher training considered)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring PE Teacher with a passion for helping young people thrive through sport, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles? We are seeking a committed and energetic teacher to join our dedicated team and deliver outstanding Physical Education across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about developing pupils’ confidence, teamwork, resilience, and sporting ability while contributing to a vibrant whole-school community.

About the Role

As a PE Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across a range of sports and physical activities
• Inspire pupils of all abilities to achieve their personal best
• Promote physical wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and positive participation in sport
• Create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment
• Contribute to extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, and wider school events
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support whole-school priorities and pupil achievement
• Uphold high expectations for behaviour, participation, and achievement

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons that challenge and motivate pupils
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress effectively
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, and high ability learners
• Use a range of teaching strategies to maximise engagement and participation
• Maintain high standards of classroom and behaviour management
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through physical education

Curriculum and Enrichment

• Contribute to the development of a broad and balanced PE curriculum
• Organise and support extracurricular clubs, fixtures, tournaments, and sporting events
• Encourage participation in healthy and active lifestyles across the school community
• Support whole-school initiatives, assemblies, and enrichment activities

Safeguarding and Pastoral Care

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies and procedures
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Act as an excellent role model for pupils

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (Unqualified / those on route to teacher training considered)
• Experience teaching PE across a range of age groups and abilities
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for sport and physical activity
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils to succeed
• A commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Excellent sporting facilities and resources
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives

Our pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central to everything we do. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List clearance.