PE Teacher

GSL Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment company in Dover seeks a motivated PE Teacher for a full-time role starting in January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on promoting physical health, teamwork, and resilience among students. A Qualified Teacher Status and experience in secondary education are essential. This supportive environment encourages professional development and high-quality teaching standards. Enthusiastic applicants with a negative DBS check are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Supportive leadership

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress.
• Support school sports fixtures, enrichment activities, and events.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, participation, and safety.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching PE

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PE Teacher

Location: Dover, Kent

Salary: £120 – £250 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full‑time

Start Date: January 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and motivating PE Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity from January 2026? GSL Education Kent are working closely with a well‑established secondary school in Dover to recruit a committed PE Teacher to join their physical education department. This role would particularly suit a PE Teacher with experience delivering girls’ PE, and applications from female PE Teachers are especially welcomed.

As a PE Teacher , you will play a central role in promoting physical health, teamwork, confidence, and resilience among students. The successful PE Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, encouraging participation and a lifelong love of sport and fitness. You will be supported by an experienced department and senior leadership team who value high‑quality teaching and staff well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality PE lessons
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles
• Assess, track, and report on student progress
• Support school sports fixtures, enrichment activities, and events
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, participation, and safety

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• A full‑time PE Teacher role starting January 2026
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative PE department
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from GSL Education Kent consultants

This PE Teacher position requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS.

If you are a passionate and driven PE Teacher ready to inspire students and make a real impact in a secondary school, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV or contact Louise at GSL Education Kent for further information.