Health and Social Care/PE Teacher

Empowering Learning; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Health and Social Care/PE Teacher for a full-time, long-term cover position. This role requires engaging lesson delivery across both subjects and collaboration with existing staff. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have experience teaching Health and Social Care at GCSE level. The school offers a supportive environment, fostering both staff and student development.

Qualifications

• Mandatory QTS or equivalent certification.
• Previous experience teaching Health and Social Care at GCSE.
• Experience in delivering Core PE across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Health and Social Care and Core PE.
• Work collaboratively with another teacher.
• Maintain classroom management standards.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Health and Social Care at GCSE level

Confidence delivering Core PE lessons

Strong classroom management

Ability to motivate learners

Job description

Job Title: Health and Social Care/PE Teacher

Job Details:

• Start Date: 6th October 2025

• Contract: Full-time, long-term cover until January 2026

• Pay Rate: 180 to 220+ per day dependent on experience

• Location: Wigan

We are currently looking for a dedicated and adaptable Health and Social Care/PE Teacher to join a thriving secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to cover a long-term absence and play a key role in supporting students across both subject areas.

The Role:

• Split timetable (roughly 50/50) across Health and Social Care (GCSE Y10 & Y11) and Core PE.

• Full-time position following the school's week A/week B rota.

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons to support student progress.

• Work collaboratively with an experienced Health and Social Care teacher already in post.

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching Health and Social Care at GCSE level.

• Confidence delivering Core PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Strong classroom management and the ability to motivate learners.

• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

About the School:
This is a well-regarded and supportive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Staff are valued and supported, and students benefit from a positive, inclusive learning environment.

How to Apply:
If this role of Health and Social Care/PE Teacher is of interest to you we would love to hear from you, please apply directly or email (url removed) with any questions.