PE Teacher

Job details

Job role: Teacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS/UQT

Additional allowances: MPS/UPS/UQT

PE Teacher job summary

PE Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: MPS/UPS/UQT

Do you thrive when delivering high‑quality PE that challenges students and builds their character and ambition?

Are you motivated by outdoor education activities that help learners feel safe, confident and successful?

If so, we would like you to apply for our PE Teacher role!

Your role:

As our new PE Teacher, you will lead engaging, inspirational PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and drive the delivery of sports qualifications that set students up for future success. You will also coordinate our outdoor education programme in partnership with specialist providers, bringing learning to life through enrichment days, off-site adventures, outdoor skills awards, trips and expeditions.

Your work will be rooted in our core values: keeping every student safe, helping them build their character, and raising their ambition through high-quality physical and outdoor learning experiences.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong subject knowledge, the ability to plan and deliver inclusive teaching, a genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and experience supporting young people with diverse needs. You’ll be confident managing risk assessments and ensuring safe practice in all environments, while communicating clearly with parents, colleagues and external partners. You’ll also be able to motivate staff, create purposeful learning environments and lead with resilience and calm.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates interested in joining our team.

About us:

[Employer hidden] is an alternative provision academy committed to supporting and raising the aspirations of young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. We value our staff and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a significant impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, offering exceptional professional development and a strong network of like-minded educators. At [Employer hidden], our staff are valued and empowered to grow within a nurturing environment where your impact goes beyond the classroom, helping students build character, ambition, and a sense of safety. You’ll also join a diverse and inclusive community that promotes equal opportunities for all.

Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions are recognised and valued.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at [contact hidden]

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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