Position: Teacher of Physical Education Location: Braintree, Essex Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate Start About Us We are a forward-thinking secondary school in Braintree committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, sporting excellence and inclusive physical education. We boast excellent facilities and a supportive senior leadership team with a strong vision for PE and student wellbeing. The Role As the new PE Teacher you will: Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Lead and promote a culture of fitness, wellbeing, teamwork and sportsmanship. Organise and oversee extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures and activities. Ensure safe use of facilities and equipment, maintain high standards of behaviour in practical and theory lessons. Monitor student progress, provide timely feedback and contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives. Person Specification The school are looking for someone who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Early Career Teachers welcome). Has a specialism in Physical Education and a passion for sport and student development. Demonstrates excellent behaviour management, motivational and organisational skills. Is committed to inclusive practice, confident working with students of different abilities. Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, and meets safeguarding checks. Why Join Us? A dedicated and collaborative PE department. Excellent sports facilities and resources for both staff and students. Supportive leadership and strong CPD/professional development opportunities. Great location in Braintree with good transport links.