PE Teacher (girls)

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern sports facilities

Staff wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Career progression potential

Extracurricular leadership roles

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher (Girls) in Leicester to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and lead girls’ participation in sport and activity.

The role emphasizes inspiring confidence, resilience, teamwork and healthy living, with a focus on safeguarding and outstanding classroom standards. The position is a maternity-cover contract based at a thriving school with modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school environment.
• Strong knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• A passion for promoting girls' participation and achievement in PE and sport.
• Ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire female students to participate confidently in a wide range of activities.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement, achievement and development.
• Monitor, assess and track student progress to maximise potential.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, fitness and wellbeing within the school community.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and PE department development.
• Lead extracurricular clubs, teams, fixtures, and sports events.
• Support students in developing leadership and teamwork through sport.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in Physical Education or related

Job description

PE Teacher (Girls)

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary: £179 - £255 a day

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Start Date: ASAP

Inspire Confidence, Health and Achievement Through Sport

An ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and committed PE Teacher (Girls) to join its successful Physical Education department. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to promoting physical activity, wellbeing, and sporting excellence amongst young women.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver outstanding PE lessons that inspire students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness. We are looking for an individual who can engage and motivate students of all abilities and encourage participation both within curriculum lessons and through extracurricular activities.

As a PE Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire female students to participate confidently in a wide range of sporting and physical activities.
• Build positive relationships that encourage student engagement, achievement, and personal development.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, fitness, and wellbeing throughout the school community.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and the ongoing development of the PE department.
• Organise and lead extracurricular clubs, teams, fixtures, competitions, and sports events.
• Support students in developing leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through sport.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, attendance, and achievement within lessons.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching PE within a secondary school environment.
• Strong knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• A passion for promoting girls' participation and achievement in physical education and sport.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What We Offer

• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative school environment.
• Modern sports facilities and high-quality resources.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A dedicated and experienced leadership team that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to lead extracurricular programmes, sports tours, and competitive fixtures.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' confidence, health, and personal development.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.

Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.

Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation