PE Teacher

Cover People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.07% statutory holiday pay

Job summary

Cover People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated PE Teachers to work across secondary schools in Stockport. There are day-to-day supply bookings and longer-term opportunities, offering flexibility for teachers seeking regular work as well as a more consistent placement.

You should have QTS or a recognised teaching qualification, experience teaching PE at secondary level, and a confident, engaging approach to delivering practical lessons.

Qualifications

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities.
• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• The ability to organise and deliver safe, engaging practical lessons.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaching PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering practical lessons covering a variety of sports and physical activities.
• Planning and adapting lessons to suit different abilities.
• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive sporting attitudes.
• Developing pupils' practical skills, fitness and confidence.
• Managing behaviour and maintaining clear expectations during lessons.
• Organising sporting activities, drills and team-based exercises.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and the benefits of physical activity.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback.
• Supporting extracurricular sporting activities where required.
• Working alongside other members of the PE department.

Skills

KS3-KS4 teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

PE Teacher – Stockport

Location: Stockport

Start Date: ASAP

Role: Day-to-day and long-term opportunities

Pay: £140–£190 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated PE Teachers to work across secondary schools in Stockport.

We have a mixture of day-to-day supply bookings and longer-term teaching opportunities available, offering flexibility for teachers seeking regular supply work as well as those looking for a more consistent placement.

These opportunities would suit teachers who enjoy delivering practical lessons, encouraging participation and helping young people develop their sporting abilities, confidence and understanding of physical activity.

About the School

The school provides a supportive and inclusive secondary learning environment, with an emphasis on high expectations, positive relationships and personal development. Pupils are encouraged to participate in a range of activities and develop their individual strengths, while staff work together to create opportunities for students to achieve both academically and personally.

The Role

Depending on the placement, you will be responsible for delivering PE lessons and supporting the wider physical education programme.

Responsibilities may include:

• Teaching PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering practical lessons covering a variety of sports and physical activities.
• Planning and adapting lessons to suit different abilities.
• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive sporting attitudes.
• Developing pupils' practical skills, fitness and confidence.
• Managing behaviour and maintaining clear expectations during lessons.
• Organising sporting activities, drills and team-based exercises.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and the benefits of physical activity.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback.
• Supporting extracurricular sporting activities where required.
• Working alongside other members of the PE department.

About You

We're looking for confident and enthusiastic PE Teachers who can motivate pupils and create an engaging learning environment.

You should have:

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities.
• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• The ability to organise and deliver safe, engaging practical lessons.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching.

Both Early Career Teachers and experienced PE Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• A mixture of day-to-day and long-term teaching opportunities.
• Secondary schools across Stockport.
• £140–£190 per day, depending on experience.
• Flexibility to suit your availability and preferred assignments.
• Opportunities to build consistent relationships with local schools.
• Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment