Girls PE Teacher. Job in Northampton Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a passionate Girls' PE Teacher for schools in Northampton starting September 2025. Candidates should have QTS and a strong understanding of the PE curriculum. This full-time role offers competitive pay, professional development, and opportunities for extracurricular leadership. The ideal candidate will promote inclusivity and foster positive attitudes towards physical activity among students.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Structured induction and support for ECTs

Access to professional development

Emphasis on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the PE curriculum and sports development for girls.
• Confidence in teaching a wide range of sports, fitness, and health education topics.
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity, teamwork, and positive attitudes towards physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons.
• Promote lifelong participation in sport among female students.
• Organize and lead extracurricular clubs and sports events.
• Support students with diverse abilities in physical activity.
• Enhance the PE curriculum with colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching PE curriculum

Inclusivity in sports

Organizing extracurricular activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent

Job description

Girls' PE Teacher
Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic PE teacher with a passion for girls' physical education and wellbeing? Are you ready to inspire the next generation of confident, resilient, and active young women? If so, we're excited to hear from you.

We are working closely with several thriving secondary schools in Northampton that are seeking dedicated Girls' PE Teachers to join their departments from September 2025. These schools place a strong emphasis on physical health, student participation, and developing leadership and teamwork skills through sport.

About the Role:
This is a full-time, permanent teaching position with the opportunity to deliver high-quality Physical Education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Some schools may also offer KS5 for experienced applicants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, inclusive, and challenging PE lessons across a range of sports and activities

• Promoting lifelong participation in sport and healthy lifestyles among female students

• Organising and leading extracurricular clubs, fixtures, and sports events

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the PE curriculum and enrichment offer

• Supporting and encouraging students of all ability levels, including those with SEND or less confidence in physical activity

• Playing a key role in whole-school wellbeing, teamwork, and leadership development initiatives

What We're Looking For:
Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced practitioners. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent

• A strong understanding of the PE curriculum and sports development for girls

• Confidence in teaching a wide range of sports, fitness, and health education topics

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

• A commitment to promoting inclusivity, teamwork, and positive attitudes towards physical activity

• Enthusiasm for leading extracurricular opportunities and contributing to the wider life of the school

What's On Offer:

• Full-time, permanent PE teaching roles in supportive and well-resourced Northampton schools

• Competitive pay in line with the Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

• Structured induction and support programmes for ECTs

• Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities

• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and collaborative working environments

• Opportunities to lead extracurricular sport, develop student leadership roles, and contribute to whole-school initiatives

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced PE teacher looking to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about Girls' PE Teacher roles in Northampton for September 2025.