Female PE Teacher

School Staff Direct; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in Essex seeks a passionate PE Teacher to inspire girls through sport and fitness from September 2025. This full-time role provides an opportunity to lead engaging PE lessons, promote teamwork, and participate in the school's vibrant extracurricular activities. Support for Early Career Teachers is available along with a commitment to fostering a supportive culture within the school.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PE teaching practices for secondary students.
• Passion for sport, especially in empowering girls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Lead extra-curricular sports clubs and promote fitness.

Skills

Inclusive PE teaching practices

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Empowering young women

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in Physical Education

Job description

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Are you a dynamic and motivated PE Teacher who's passionate about empowering girls through sport and fitness? A well-established secondary school in Essex is looking for a full-time, Female Teacher of PE to join their team from September 2025.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire confidence, develop skills, and foster a love of physical activity in every student you teach. The school promotes a culture of high achievement and wellbeing, with excellent facilities, strong pastoral support, and a collaborative staff environment.

You'll deliver a broad PE curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, lead extra-curricular sport opportunities, and help students build not just physical strength, but resilience and teamwork.

You'll be well-supported in your role, and receive a salary in line with the MPS/UPS (Fringe) scale. Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply and will benefit from tailored mentoring and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Promote fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship among students
• Lead or support extra-curricular sports clubs and fixtures
• Plan and assess learning effectively to track student progress
• Uphold high standards of behaviour and motivation in class and on the field
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide initiatives and events

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Specialism in Physical Education
• Strong understanding of inclusive PE teaching practices
• Experience in delivering PE to secondary-aged students
• Passion for sport and empowering young women
• ECTs welcome and supported with a structured induction programme

School Staff Direct and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough reference screening. Sponsorship is not available.

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you.

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