PE Teacher

Empowering Learning; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is recruiting a QTS PE Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Wigan. The role is full-time from September 2026, running through to Christmas with a potential extension or permanent opportunity.

You will teach PE across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons and fostering pupil confidence and skill development. The position offers a stable schedule Monday to Friday, with a competitive daily pay of 160–225, dependent on experience, and ongoing support from a

Qualifications

• QTS required with experience teaching PE to KS3/KS4.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality PE lessons.
• Passion for PE, sport and inspiring young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE lessons to KS3/KS4 students.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Plan, deliver, assess and differentiate PE activities; monitor progress.

Skills

KS3/KS4 PE teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson planning & assessment

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

PE Teacher

Location: Wigan

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:15am - 3:00pm

Duration: September 2026 to Christmas 2026 Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity

Pay: 160- 225 per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Wigan to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated QTS PE Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive PE department from September through to Christmas, with the possibility of an extension and the chance to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, active and inspiring PE lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to develop their physical skills, confidence and knowledge.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Experience teaching PE across KS3 and KS4.


• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.


• A genuine passion for PE, sport and inspiring young people.


• The ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• The ability to engage and motivate students through practical and classroom-based teaching.

Requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.


• Two professional references covering your recent employment.


• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of 160 to 225 per day, depending on experience.


• A full-time role from September to Christmas.


• Potential for the role to be extended, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.


• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Greater Manchester.

If you're a passionate PE Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Wigan this September, we'd love to hear from you.