PE Teacher

Full-Time January to July Long-Term Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a successful and supportive secondary school in Oxfordshire for an enthusiastic and dedicated PE Teacher to join their team from January through to July.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PE specialist looking for a teaching-focused role, with no planning required. The successful candidate will primarily teach Key Stage 3 and some Key Stage 4 classes, with the potential to support post-16 courses where appropriate. Experience teaching A-Level PE or BTEC Sport would be highly desirable but is not essential.

Here is a thriving 11–18 secondary school with sixth form, educating over 1,300 students and forming part of the CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing, and providing a broad range of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including:

• Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management
• Sixth Form Provision

Inspectors recognised the school's positive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.

Duties as PE Teacher:

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Teach from existing plans and resources
• Promote participation, teamwork, fitness, and healthy lifestyles
• Support students in developing practical and theoretical PE knowledge
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute positively to the PE department and wider school community
• Potentially support A-Level PE or BTEC Sport provision if experienced

Ideal PE Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching PE within a secondary school setting
• Strong practical and classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities
• Experience teaching A-Level PE or BTEC Sport would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

 

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