PE Teacher

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher for a secondary school in Durham starting September 2025. This role involves delivering an engaging PE curriculum to Key Stages 3 and 4 while promoting physical fitness and student well-being. The ideal candidate will have QTS or an equivalent qualification, strong behaviour management skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive environment for sport.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Excitement for promoting physical fitness and well-being.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a broad and engaging PE curriculum.
• Create an inclusive and positive environment for participation.
• Contribute to departmental planning and assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Enthusiasm for physical fitness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

PE Teacher in Durham

Location: Durham
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £153.84 – £251.71 per day (MPS/UPS)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a qualified and motivated PE Teacher to join a secondary school in Durham from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive department where physical education is valued and well-resourced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a broad and engaging PE curriculum to students in Key Stages 3 and 4
• Create an inclusive and positive environment that encourages participation and development in sport
• Contribute to departmental planning and assessment
• Support the wider school community through involvement in extracurricular activities and school sports events

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain high standards in the classroom
• Enthusiasm for promoting physical fitness and student well-being
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If you are a PE teacher looking for your next agency this September, we encourage you to apply with your most up-to-date CV.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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