Physical Education Teacher - Wakefield - January

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Teacher
Reference: 311020830
Salary: £120 - 240 per day
Job Published: about 5 hours ago

Physical Education Teacher

Wakefield
Start date: January
Pay: Pay to scale
Contract: Ongoing

If you believe PE is about more than just drills and fixtures, keep reading.

We’re working with a friendly, well-run secondary school in Wakefield that’s looking for a committed Physical Education Teacher to join their team from January. There’s no end date attached, they’re looking for consistency and someone who can become a real presence in the department and the wider school community.

This is a school that understands the value of PE, not just for physical health, but for confidence, teamwork, and giving pupils a place to thrive. The department is supportive, organised, and passionate about giving students positive experiences of sport and physical activity.

What you’ll be doing

  • Teaching Physical Education across KS3 and KS4

  • Delivering engaging, inclusive PE lessons that pupils actually enjoy

  • Promoting teamwork, resilience, and healthy habits

  • Working as part of a supportive and collaborative PE department

  • Encouraging participation and positive behaviour through sport

What we’re looking for

  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

  • Experience teaching PE in a secondary school setting

  • Confident classroom and behaviour management

  • A positive, energetic approach with high expectations

  • ECTs are welcome, with support in place

What’s in it for you

  • Pay to scale, paid weekly through PAYE

  • A long-term opportunity with no set end date

  • Supportive leadership and a well-established PE department

  • Free access to Protocol Education’s CPD Academy

  • A dedicated consultant who keeps things straightforward and supportive

If you’re a PE Teacher looking for a role where sport is valued, pupils are engaged, and staff are genuinely supported, this could be a great fit.

Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call me on 0113 541 7185

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.

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