PE Teacher

Teach South; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Eastbourne schools work

Recruitment support

Job summary

Teach South is seeking a PE Teacher, Sports Coach or experienced sports professional to provide flexible supply cover across Eastbourne schools from September. You can work full-time or part-time, with QTS not essential.

Deliver PE lessons, support students' sporting skills, follow school plans, maintain a positive learning environment, and adapt activities for different abilities while enjoying a friendly recruitment team behind you.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, coaching or leading sports activities.
• Confidence working with children or young people.
• Good communication and classroom/group management skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching and engagement.
• Reliability and flexibility to cover varying schedules and schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons and sports activities.
• Follow lesson plans and activities provided by the school.
• Support students in developing their sporting skills and confidence.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Manage groups of students effectively.
• Encourage participation and positive attitudes towards sport.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities.
• Support the school with general cover where appropriate.

Skills

Experience teaching/coaching

Confidence with children/young people

Communication skills

Classroom/group management

Positive and enthusiastic

Reliability and flexibility

Education

QTS desirable

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

PE Teacher / Sports Coach - Supply

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Pay: £130-£160 per day

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Supply

Start Date: September 2026

PE Teacher / Sports Coach - Flexible Supply Work

Are you a PE Teacher, Sports Coach or experienced sports professional looking for flexible work in schools across Eastbourne?

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to support schools on a supply basis from September. This is a flexible opportunity where you can choose to work full-time or part-time, making it ideal for those looking to fit school work around other commitments.

QTS is not essential for this role. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience coaching or teaching sport who are confident working with young people.

Role

• Deliver PE lessons and sports activities
• Follow lesson plans and activities provided by the school
• Support students in developing their sporting skills and confidence
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment
• Manage groups of students effectively
• Encourage participation and positive attitudes towards sport
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities
• Support the school with general cover where appropriate

We are looking for people with:

• Experience teaching, coaching or leading sports activities
• Confidence working with children or young people
• Good communication and classroom/group management skills
• A positive and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to engage students and encourage participationReliability and flexibility
• QTS is desirable but not essential

This could suit a qualified PE Teacher, Cover Supervisor, Sports Coach, former professional athlete, sports graduate or someone with strong experience delivering sports activities to young people.

Why work with us?

• £130-£160 per day
• Full-time or part-time supply work
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities in schools across Eastbourne
• Choose the days you want to work
• Opportunities to gain further experience in education
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

If you have a passion for sport and enjoy working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.