PE Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a PE Teacher in St Albans, starting January 2026. The role includes planning and teaching PE lessons, fostering a supportive environment for KS3 and KS4 pupils. Candidates should have experience teaching PE in secondary schools and relevant qualifications. The position offers potential for a permanent contract by July 2026 and access to free CPD courses.

Benefits

Access to free CPD courses

Local consultant support

Potential for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Relevant Sports/PE Qualification and/or QTS is desirable.
• Experience teaching PE within Secondary Schools is essential.
• Specialist coaching qualifications in one or more sports is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach practical and theory PE lessons across KS3/4.
• Encourage a culture of health, sporting values and active achievement.
• Lead extra-curricular clubs, fixtures, and inter-school competitions/event (optional).

Skills

Relevant Sports/PE Qualification and/or QTS

Experience teaching PE within Secondary Schools

Specialist coaching qualifications in one or more sports

Job description

PE Teacher - St Albans, Hertfordshire

Tradewind are proud to continue a great working relationship with a Community lead Faith school on the outskirts of St Albans who are looking for a PE to support with Girls PE from January 2026. This is a full time role offered on a long term to permanent basis.

This Secondary school boats great facilities and pupils who LOVE their sport and PE lessons and has a strong reputation for extra-curricular sport.

As a PE Teacher, you'll deliver both practical and theory-based PE lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, promoting an positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

Key Duties

• Plan and teach practical and theory PE lessons across KS3/4
• Encourage a culture of health, sporting values and active achievement
• (Optional) Lead extra-curricular clubs, fixtures, and inter-school competitions/event

Desirable Skills

• Relevant Sports/PE Qualification and/or QTS (desirable)
• Experience teaching PE within Secondary Schools (essential)
• Specialist coaching qualifications in one or more sports (advantageous)

Working with Tradewind

• The expectation of a permanent contract for July 2026
• Access to free CPD courses, resources and webinars (The National College)
• A local consultant able to offer coaching, direction and full interview prep

To apply, contact Sam at Tradewind on (phone number removed) for an informal introductory chat, alternatively email your up-to-date CV and cover letter to