Pe Teacher

Worldwide Teaching Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People recruitment is seeking a PE Teacher for a secondary school in Rochdale, starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging Physical Education lessons, supporting pupils’ fitness, teamwork and confidence while contributing to personal development.

The role suits an experienced PE Teacher or an Early Career Teacher, with responsibility for planning, assessment and inclusive learning. A supportive school environment is highlighted.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge across the secondary PE curriculum.
• Confidence delivering practical lessons across a range of sports and physical activities.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A passion for sport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons across the secondary age range.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
• Teach a range of sports and physical activities, developing pupils' skills, fitness and sporting knowledge.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, resilience and healthy competition.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress effectively.
• Manage behaviour and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Differentiate activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Promote physical wellbeing and participation in sport.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed during practical lessons.
• Support extracurricular sporting activities and contribute to the PE department.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Support the academic, physical and personal development of all learners.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge

Deliver practical lessons

Differentiation

Classroom & behaviour management

Passion for sport

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

1. PE Teacher - January Start
   

   Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

   Salary: M1-M6 Pay Scale

   Job Type: Full Time - Long Term

   Start Date: January 2027

   Make an Impact in the Classroom!

   Cover People are currently recruiting for a PE Teacher to join a secondary school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, starting in January 2027.

   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PE Teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a full-time teaching position within a supportive secondary school environment.

   You will be responsible for delivering engaging and purposeful Physical Education lessons, helping pupils develop their sporting abilities, physical fitness, teamwork and confidence while making a positive impact on their academic and personal development.

   This role would suit a passionate PE specialist who is confident delivering the secondary PE curriculum, encouraging participation in sport and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

   Key Responsibilities

   • Deliver high-quality PE lessons across the secondary age range.
   • Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
   • Teach a range of sports and physical activities, developing pupils' skills, fitness and sporting knowledge.
   • Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, resilience and healthy competition.
   • Monitor, assess and track pupil progress effectively.
   • Manage behaviour and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
   • Differentiate activities to meet the needs and abilities of a diverse range of learners.
   • Promote physical wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and participation in sport.
   • Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are followed during practical lessons.
   • Support extracurricular sporting activities and contribute to the wider PE department where required.
   • Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
   • Support the academic, physical and personal development of all learners.

   Requirements

   • QTS or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
   • Strong subject knowledge across the secondary PE curriculum.
   • Confidence delivering practical lessons across a range of sports and physical activities.
   • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
   • A passion for sport, physical e