PE Teacher

Step Teachers; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified PE Teacher for a full-time position starting in November 2025. The role involves delivering engaging lessons in a supportive school that prioritizes pupil welfare and development. Candidates should hold QTS and demonstrate strong classroom management skills. This position offers professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including well-being support and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

PAYE weekly pay

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Emotional wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in secondary schools.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Enthusiastic about inspiring young people through sport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress.
• Support pupils’ physical development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teaching physical education

Safeguarding

Inspiring young people

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PE Teacher – Full-time, temporary, long-term cover from November 2025

This full-time PE Teacher role begins in November 2025 and offers ongoing cover at a well-supported secondary school. The school provides a calm and inclusive learning environment where pupils are respectful and eager to learn. Staff are proud to work there, and leaders are committed to continuous improvement. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and strong pastoral support, helping them to feel safe and thrive academically and personally.

Duties as PE Teacher

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment during practical activities
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress
• Support pupils’ physical development and promote healthy lifestyles
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver extracurricular sports activities
• Uphold school policies and contribute to the wider school community

Ideal PE Teacher

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching PE in secondary schools
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills as a PE Teacher
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Enthusiastic about inspiring young people through sport and physical education

Stand Out with Step Teachers: At Step Teachers, we’re proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.

What is Step On? Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.

Why Step Teachers? We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one. Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

• A competitive salary – depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well‑being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal

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