Job description

PE Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary position starting January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated PE Teacher to join a school that values inclusivity and high standards. The school promotes a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best academically and personally. Strong leadership and committed staff work together to ensure pupils feel supported and motivated to succeed.

Duties as PE Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
Promote health, fitness, and teamwork through a varied curriculum
Organise and supervise extracurricular sports activities and events
Assess, record, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguarding at all times
Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school initiatives

Ideal PE Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Experience teaching PE in secondary settings
Ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities
Strong organisational and classroom management skills
Commitment to promoting physical education and well-being
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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