Female PE Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Manchester is seeking a qualified Female PE Teacher for a full-time long-term position starting September 2025. The role involves delivering engaging PE lessons, preparing students for GCSE exams, and promoting physical activity through various extracurricular activities. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on student well-being and development.

Benefits

Access to CPD and teaching development programmes

Supportive senior leadership team

Investment in sporting provision

Potential for a permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school environment.
• Strong knowledge of different sports and physical education strategies.
• Enhanced DBS check or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE PE exams.
• Promote physical activity and manage school sports events.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Knowledge of sports

Education

PGCE or QTS in Secondary PE

Job description

Female PE Teacher – Secondary School – Manchester
Full-time | Long-term role from September 2025 | £32,916–£51,047 per year

We are working with a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in central Manchester to appoint a qualified Female PE Teacher. This school has a thriving PE department with excellent sports facilities and strong links to extracurricular activities and community sports organisations.

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and the values of sportsmanship. You will also have the opportunity to lead or support extracurricular clubs, school teams, and sports events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver PE lessons to a high standard, aligned with the national curriculum.

• Prepare pupils for GCSE PE exams (if applicable).

• Promote participation in physical activity through clubs, inter-house competitions, and school fixtures.

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and adapting planning accordingly.

• Uphold and model the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies.

Candidate Requirements:

• PGCE or QTS in Secondary PE (or NQT/ECT with relevant placement experience).

• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school environment.

• Strong knowledge of different sports and physical education strategies.

• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

School & Role Benefits:

• High-achieving and inclusive school with supportive SLT.

• Strong investment in sporting provision and student wellbeing.

• Full access to CPD and teaching development programmes.

• A long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role.

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