PE Teacher with Sports Specialism

Summary:

Join a school as a PE Teacher with Sports Specialism and make an impact on student engagement and development.

About the School:

A school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11–16. It offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities, along with comprehensive professional development for its staff.

The Opportunity:

As a PE Teacher with Sports Specialism, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Physical Education and supporting teaching in Child Development and Health & Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and ambitious PE department that promotes student engagement, leadership, and a lifelong love of sport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Physical Education lessons across the full age range (Year 7 to Year 11)
• Support the teaching of Child Development and Health & Social Care within the wider curriculum
• Lead and develop extra-curricular sports activities for all abilities
• Promote student participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and other cross-curricular initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and lesson observations
• Participate in departmental meetings, examination marking, and administrative tasks
• Uphold and promote the school’s policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of the 11–16 PE curriculum up to GCSE
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to deliver inspiring and informative lessons to a wide range of students
• Strong understanding of safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy

Preferred

• Degree in a related subject (e.g., Sports Science, Physical Education)
• Experience in developing and leading extra-curricular sports activities
• Experience with teaching Child Development and Health & Social Care
• Experience with the Duke of Edinburgh Award or similar programmes
• Experience working with students with hearing impairments or in inclusive learning environments

Compensation & Benefits:

• Access to a comprehensive Professional Studies Programme and extensive CPD opportunities
• Well-resourced curriculum area with your own laptop provided
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and access to lifestyle discounts and free counselling services