PE Teacher / Sports Coach

TeacherActive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is searching for an inspiring PE Teacher for a rewarding role in Croydon. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Key Stage 4 PE and contributing to the school's commitment to pupil progress. Applicants should have a QTS or coaching qualification, experience in the sports coaching field, and effective class management skills. This position offers competitive pay and excellent support from dedicated consultants in the education sector.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

No hassle payment scheme

Outstanding 1 to 1 service

Excellent 'recommend a friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a coaching qualification is essential.
• Teaching experience in sports coaching or related educational fields.
• Ability to manage a class of 30 and deliver quality sessions across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 4 PE and contribute to the school's success.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality physical education lessons.

Skills

QTS or coaching qualification

Experience in sports coaching or education

Ability to deliver high-quality sport sessions

Effective pupil behaviour management

Job description

PE Teacher

Location: Lewisham

Start date: Oct 2025

Pay: MPS/ Inner London Pay Scale

Required from September; this school based in Croydon, are looking for an inspiring PE teacher who will contribute to the wider success of the school. You should be comfortable taking on a timetable which will include Key Stage 4 PE. The school is highly regarded for its pupil progress.

You will be expected to have a good knowledge of the national curriculum and be a dedicated and committed PE teacher.

The successful PE teacher will have:

• QTS or a coaching qualification
• Experience in the sports coaching and/ or education sector
• Have the ability to deliver high quality sport and physical activity sessions across the National Curriculum
• Have a knowledge and understanding of effective pupil behaviour management and be able to implement strategies with a class of 30 children

In return you will receive:

• Good rates of pay
• A no hassle payment scheme
• Working in a rewarding environment
• Outstanding 1 to 1 service from your dedicated consultant working to support you every step of the way, with excellent industry experience and in-depth knowledge
• An excellent 'recommend a friend' scheme Terms and Conditions apply

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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