PE Teacher

PE Teacher – Secondary School

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent PE Teacher
Start Date: September
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Location:  Southeast London

Clarus Education is proud to be working with a thriving, inclusive secondary school in Southwark to recruit a dedicated and experienced PE Teacher for a full-time, permanent teaching role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate PE Teacher / Physical Education Specialist who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. The school is looking for a motivated professional who can promote physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, and student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities – PE Teacher

As a Secondary PE Teacher, you will:

·        Deliver engaging and effective PE lessons (KS3, KS4 & KS5)

·        Plan, prepare, and assess in line with the UK National Curriculum

·        Support student progress and attainment in core PE, GCSE PE & A-Level PE  

·        Promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and sports participation

·        Manage behaviour effectively, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment

·        Contribute to extracurricular activities, school sports clubs, and fixtures

·        Work collaboratively within a PE department and wider school team

·        Support whole-school initiatives focused on student wellbeing and enrichment

Person Specification – PE Teacher

The ideal candidate will:

·        Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential

·        Have proven experience teaching PE in a UK secondary school

·        Demonstrate strong classroom management and behaviour management skills

·        Be confident teaching a variety of sports, fitness, and physical activities

·        Show a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student development

·        Be enthusiastic, organised, and a positive role model for young people

What the School Offers

·        Supportive leadership team and collaborative PE department

·        Well-behaved, motivated, and engaged students

·        Excellent sports facilities and PE resources

·        Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

·        A welcoming, diverse, and inclusive school community

Apply – Physical Education Teacher (Southwark)

If you are a qualified and experienced PE Teacher seeking a permanent teaching job in Southwark, we encourage you to apply today. Submit your CV to Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

To apply for this PE Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this PE Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP. 

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this PE Teacher role. As a PE Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful PE Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.  This PE Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this PE Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Teacher of PE role within 48 hours. 

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