Teacher Of Pe – Liverpool | January 2027

Marchant Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a motivated Teacher of PE to join a high-performing secondary school in Liverpool from January 2027. You will deliver practical and theory-based PE across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop fitness, teamwork and confidence through individual and team activities.

The role requires QTS, strong PE knowledge, and experience teaching secondary pupils. You will promote safe participation and support GCSE PE content where required.

Qualifications

• QTS required for the role.
• Strong knowledge of Physical Education.
• Experience teaching secondary pupils.
• Confident handling of practical lessons with safety in mind.
• Enthusiastic about encouraging participation and progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based PE lessons.
• Teach across KS3 and KS4, adapting activities for abilities.
• Develop pupils’ fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Support GCSE PE learning and assessment as needed.
• Promote safe participation and positive behaviour during lessons.
• Monitor progress and encourage pupils to reach their potential.

Skills

QTS

PE knowledge

Secondary teaching

Practical safety

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

• Location: Liverpool




• Start: January 2027




• Contract: Permanent




• Hours: Full-time




• Salary: M1–UPS3




• Setting: High-performing secondary school

We are recruiting a motivated Teacher of PE to join a high-performing secondary school in Liverpool from January 2027.

This is an opportunity for a passionate teacher who can encourage participation, develop pupils’ sporting abilities and promote the importance of physical activity, teamwork and healthy lifestyles.

About the Role

You will deliver practical and theory-based PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, working with pupils of different abilities and sporting interests. You will help pupils improve their physical skills, understand the principles of fitness and develop confidence through individual and team activities.

Where required, you will also support GCSE PE students with theoretical content and examination preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based PE lessons.




• Teach across KS3 and KS4, adapting activities to suit different abilities.




• Develop pupils’ skills, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.




• Support GCSE PE learning and assessment, where required.




• Promote safe participation and positive behaviour during lessons.




• Monitor progress and encourage pupils to reach their potential.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).




• Strong subject knowledge in Physical Education.




• Experience teaching secondary-age pupils.




• Confidence managing practical lessons and maintaining safety.




• An enthusiastic approach to encouraging participation and progress.