PE Teacher

Reeson Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education seeks a driven PE Teacher for a structured school environment in Wakefield. The role involves delivering physical education lessons, maintaining discipline, and tracking student progress. Ideal candidates possess experience in PE teaching and strong behaviour management skills. Benefits include a competitive daily rate and professional training opportunities. Commitment to safeguarding is essential, and an enhanced DBS is required.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate of £150‑£230

Flexible full‑time and part‑time options

Access to specialist training and professional development

A professional and well‑organised working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in PE teaching, coaching, SEMH support, or structured youth settings.
• Strong presence with controlled, direct communication.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour during physical activity.
• Quick decision-making and practical problem-solving under pressure.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead PE and fitness sessions with clear expectations.
• Maintain control, routines, and boundaries throughout lessons.
• Apply firm strategies to keep pupils regulated and focused.
• Monitor engagement, participation, and skill development.
• Work efficiently with teaching staff, behaviour teams, and leadership.

Skills

PE teaching

Coaching

SEMH support

Classroom behaviour management

Job description

Are you a driven and disciplined PE Teacher ready to take on a role where your leadership, control, and clear direction make a direct impact?

Reeson Education are looking for a confident PE Teacher to work in a focused and structured school environment in Wakefield (WF2). This position of PE Teacher suits someone practical, authoritative, and able to work independently while maintaining strong professional standards.

About the Role:

As a PE Teacher, you will deliver structured physical education lessons, drive participation through firm routines, and maintain control during high-energy environments. You will reinforce discipline, teamwork, and focus while keeping pupils fully engaged.

Key Responsibilities as PE Teacher:

• Structured Lessons: Lead PE and fitness sessions with clear expectations
• Routine & Discipline: Maintain control, routines, and boundaries throughout lessons
• Behaviour Management: Apply firm strategies to keep pupils regulated and focused
• Progress Tracking: Monitor engagement, participation, and skill development
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teaching staff, behaviour teams, and leadership

To succeed as a PE Teacher, you will need:

• Experience in PE teaching, coaching, SEMH support, or structured youth settings
• Strong presence with controlled, direct communication
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour during physical activity
• Quick decision‑making and practical problem‑solving under pressure
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education

Benefits as a PE Teacher:

• Competitive daily rate of £150‑£230 based on experience
• Flexible full‑time and part‑time options
• Access to specialist training and professional development
• A professional and well‑organised working environment
• The chance to act as a strong, positive role model

Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. Successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for one.

As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high‑quality staff to schools across the UK.

For more information or to apply for the PE Teacher role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer,
Email:
Phone: [phone])

We look forward to welcoming a dependable and driven PE Teacher to our team.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%