Physical Education Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate PE Teacher to start in January 2026 in Barnsley. The role involves teaching PE across secondary years, planning inclusive lessons, and supporting extracurricular activities. Ideal candidates will have UK QTS, experience in secondary settings, and a genuine love for sport. Weekly pay through PAYE and access to professional development are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

1:1 support from local consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in secondary settings preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Support extracurricular activities and contribute to school culture.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Inclusive teaching approach

Passion for sport

Education

UK QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

♂️ PE Teacher – September Start – Barnsley

Barnsley | £31,650 – £49,084 per annum | January 2026 Start | Full-time

Ready to bring energy, resilience, and a bit of dodgeball magic to a school that values active learning? We’re on the lookout for a passionate PE Teacher to join an excellent secondary school in Barnsley from January 2026.

Whether you’re delivering a killer warm-up or guiding GCSE pupils through practicals, this is your chance to get stuck in and help shape confident, healthy, and engaged students.

What’s the vibe at this school?

• Supportive SLT who back creative approaches
• Strong community feel with pupils who respond well to structure (and enthusiasm!)
• Excellent on-site facilities and a team who really rate their PE department

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching PE across KS3 and KS4 (some GCSE involvement possible)
• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons (think everyone-off-the-bench energy)
• Supporting extracurricular activities—sports day legends welcome
• Contributing to a positive school culture focused on student wellbeing

You’ll need

• UK QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Experience teaching PE in secondary settings (placement or post-qual preferred)
• Positive behaviour management and an inclusive approach
• A genuine love for sport and its role in shaping young lives

What you’ll get from us

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella nonsense)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (boost those skills)
• 1:1 support from your local consultant (real human, not a chatbot)
• Referral bonuses—bring your mates!

Ready to inspire the next generation of team players? Hit apply or drop us a message to find out more.

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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