PE Teacher (physical Education Teacher)

Job Title: PE Teacher
Location: Leeds
Salary: £162–£251 per day (depending on experience and pay scale)
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: September 2026 or ASAP

Inspire, Motivate and Develop the Next Generation Through Sport

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in the Leeds area. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who can inspire students to develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging PE lessons, encourage participation across all abilities, and contribute to the wider sporting life of the school.

The Role

As a PE Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Promote participation, resilience, teamwork, and personal development
• Support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, fixtures, and sporting events where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching PE within a UK secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A passion for sport, physical wellbeing, and student development
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable Experience:

• Experience teaching GCSE PE
• Ability to deliver a range of sports and physical activities
• Experience supporting school sports teams and extracurricular clubs
• Knowledge of health, fitness, and wellbeing programmes
• Thrive training or a willingness to undertake further professional development

Not Thrive trained yet? Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, helping educators develop valuable skills to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence, and engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• FREE access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to long-term, permanent, and flexible teaching opportunities
• Opportunities within supportive and well-established secondary schools
• A straightforward registration process and ongoing career support

This is a fantastic opportunity for a PE Teacher looking to join a school where they can make a positive impact on students' physical development, wellbeing, and overall educational experience.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting PE Teacher opportunity in Leeds.

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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