About the role of your newpanyHays Education is recruiting Qualified PE Teachers (QTS) to work on a supply basis across a variety of secondary schools in Gloucester & Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. We are looking for enthusiastic and confident PE specialists who can deliver high‑quality practical and theory lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
We offer a mix of:
1. Day‑to‑day PE cover
2. Short‑term placements
3. Long‑term PE roles (available now, after Easter, and for the new academic year)
No matter your availability — immediate, short‑notice, or planning ahead — we’d love to support your next steps in education.
As a PE Supply Teacher, you will:
4. Teach PE lessons across KS3–KS4, including practical sessions
5. Supervise and lead sports activities, fixtures and fitness sessions (where applicable)
6. Deliver theory lessons linked to the PE curriculum
7. Manage behaviour positively and professionally
8. Promote teamwork, resilience, participation and student wellbeing
9. Adapt quickly to different school environments and PE departments
Long‑term placements may involve planning, marking, assessments and supporting extracurricular sport.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
11. Specialism in Physical Education, with confidence teaching both practical and theory
12. Experience teaching in a UK secondary school
13. Excellent behaviour management and strong presence in practical settings
14. The right to work in the UK
15. An Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one
16. A flexible, proactive and energetic approach
17. ECTs are wee to apply
What you'll get in return
18. Weeklypetitive pay
19. Flexible full‑time or part‑time supply to suit your lifestyle
20. Easy availability management and timesheet submission via the Hays app
21. Opportunities to secure long‑term PE roles through supply
22. Strong partnerships with secondary schools across Bristol
23. Free CPD, safeguarding courses and professional development
24. Ongoing support from a dedicated, local PE & Secondary specialist consultant