PE Teacher (Flexible, Bristol)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Bristol seeks a full-time PE Teacher with QTS to foster student development and deliver a dynamic curriculum across KS3 and KS4. The role involves planning engaging lessons, contributing to extracurricular activities, and supporting overall student wellbeing. Applicants should have a strong background in PE, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism. The school offers modern facilities, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to modern sports facilities

Opportunities for professional development

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and a relevant degree in PE or sports science.
• Have confidence in delivering a broad PE curriculum.
• Model professionalism, reliability, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied curriculum for KS3 and KS4.
• Run safe and engaging lessons for all abilities.
• Contribute to extracurricular sports activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Teamwork

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

QTS

Degree in PE or Sports Science

Job description

Full-Time PE Teacher (QTS)

Working hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

We’re supporting a well-established independent school with excellent facilities and a strong commitment to pupil development. They are looking for a skilled, organised and enthusiastic PE Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the school

This is a setting with a clear focus on high-quality teaching, consistent behaviour expectations and a supportive pastoral system. Staff enjoy a well-equipped campus, spacious grounds and a timetable that allows teachers to deliver purposeful, well-structured lessons without unnecessary pressure.

The school offers:

• Modern indoor sports facilities, including a sports hall and fitness spaces.

• Extensive outdoor provision for athletics, games and team sports.

• A calm, respectful atmosphere that enables teachers to focus on good-quality teaching.

• Strong departmental collaboration and access to a wide range of resources.

• Free onsite parking, term-time lunches, access to gym facilities and a supportive staff culture.

The role

You will teach PE across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to GCSE PE or BTEC Sport depending on your experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering a varied curriculum that develops skills, fitness and teamwork.

• Running lessons that are structured, safe and engaging for pupils of all abilities.

• Contributing to extracurricular sport, including clubs, fixtures and events.

• Supporting the department with assessment, record-keeping and planning.

• Maintaining high expectations for participation, conduct and effort.

• Working closely with colleagues to support whole-school wellbeing and student engagement.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant degree in PE, sports science or a related field.

• Have strong subject knowledge and confidence in delivering a broad PE curriculum.

• Model professionalism, reliability and clear communication.

• Enjoy working in a team that values consistency, good organisation and mutual support.

• Be comfortable taking a proactive role in extracurricular sport.

• Bring a calm, positive approach to teaching and managing behaviour.

What the school offers in return

• A stable timetable and predictable working day from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

• Access to high-quality equipment and facilities.

• Opportunities for continued professional development.

• A leadership team that prioritises classroom quality and staff wellbeing.

• A workplace where teachers are trusted to do their job well.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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