PE Cover Teacher – Plymouth
Flexible Supply & Short/Long-Term Roles | Immediate Start | Secondary Schools Across Plymouth
Are you an enthusiastic Physical Education (PE) Teacher or sports specialist looking for flexible cover work or a longer-term opportunity in the Plymouth area? Teaching Personnel is working closely with secondary schools across the city and is seeking confident and reliable PE cover teachers to start immediately.
This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified PE teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), sports graduates, or experienced cover supervisors who enjoy promoting physical activity and supporting students’ wellbeing.
About the Role
As a PE Cover Teacher, you will:
Deliver pre-planned PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Supervise and engage students in a range of sports and physical activities
Ensure lessons are safe, inclusive, and well-managed
Maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies
Encourage teamwork, participation, and healthy lifestyles
Work collaboratively with PE departments and school staff
About You
QTS is desirable but not essential (sports graduates and experienced cover staff welcome)
Background in PE, sport, or coaching
Confident leading groups of secondary-aged students
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Reliable, adaptable, and professional
Experience working in UK secondary schools is beneficial but not required
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
Flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements
Competitive weekly pay rates
Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training
Dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Opportunities across a variety of Plymouth secondary schools
Apply now to start work immediately and gain valuable experience in local schools.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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