PE Teacher

PE TEACHER – Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school located in Totton, Hampshire, to appoint a committed and enthusiastic PE Teacher for a maternity cover position starting in September 2025.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an inclusive and engaging PE curriculum to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, promoting physical health, teamwork, and personal development. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative department that places student wellbeing and achievement at the heart of its practice.

This role is open to both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced educators, with opportunities for professional growth throughout the placement.

ROLE DETAILS:

Location: Totton, Hampshire

Position: PE Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Type of Work: Secondary PE Teaching (KS3 & KS4)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Duration: Initially until the end of the academic year (with potential for extension)

Daily Pay Rate: From £162.31 per day (depending on experience)

Working Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, including parents' evenings and staff meetings as required

CANDIDATES WILL NEED:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality PE lessons

Previous experience teaching PE at secondary level preferred

A proactive and adaptable approach to classroom teaching

Up-to-date safeguarding training (or a willingness to complete this)

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK WITH TEACHING PERSONNEL, YOU MUST:

Hold the right to work in the UK

Have an enhanced child workforce DBS registered with the Update Service (or be willing to apply for a new one)

Be able to provide two recent, child-related professional references

WHY CHOOSE TEACHING PERSONNEL?

Your own dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement

Access to a wide range of free, accredited CPD courses including behaviour management and safeguarding

Competitive daily pay rates and flexible payment options

Opportunities to secure longer-term or permanent roles in your local area

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're a passionate PE Teacher looking to make a difference in a new school environment this September, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch.

Teaching Personnel is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must undertake a full vetting process including enhanced DBS and reference checks prior to placement.

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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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