Pe Teacher | Secondary Academy | Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic PE Teacher for a secondary academy in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You will deliver KS3 to KS5 practical sports, develop technique and fitness, and support student wellbeing.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, strong PE knowledge, and the ability to engage students of varied abilities. Start January 2027; full-time permanent contract; salary is MPS/UPS dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Requires QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong practical PE knowledge and safe participation understanding.
• Ability to engage students across varied sporting interests and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of sports across KS3-KS4 and KS5 where appropriate.
• Monitor and guide practical performance, providing clear improvement feedback.
• Support extracurricular sport, fixtures and wider sporting activities.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and student wellbeing through active participation.

Skills

Motivational teaching

Organisation

Student engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Physical Education (KS3-KS5)

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: MPS/UPS, Dependent on Experience

Are you an energetic PE specialist who can combine practical sporting instruction with an understanding of fitness, performance and student wellbeing?

A secondary academy in Huntingdon is seeking a PE Teacher to contribute to its physical education programme. The successful candidate will help students develop practical skills, improve performance and understand the value of lifelong physical activity.

The Role

• Practical Instruction: Teach a broad range of sports and physical activities across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching where appropriate.

• Performance Development: Help students improve technique, tactical understanding, fitness and teamwork.

• Assessment: Monitor practical performance and provide clear guidance for improvement.

• Extracurricular Sport: Support clubs, fixtures and wider sporting activities as required.

The Candidate

• Qualifications: Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Subject Knowledge: Has strong practical PE knowledge and an understanding of safe participation.

• Motivational Teaching: Can engage students with different sporting interests and abilities.

• Organisation: Manages practical lessons effectively and maintains clear expectations.

The Environment

• Active School Culture: Encourage participation and healthy lifestyles.

• Practical Learning: Deliver varied sporting activities that support personal development.

• Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to organise fixtures and enrichment.

• Student Wellbeing: Promote confidence, resilience and positive participation.