PE Teacher (Physical Education)
Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 16/03/2026
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £37,868 – £56,154 per year
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £56,154 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established secondary school in Enfield, rated “Good” by Ofsted (2024), for a PE Teacher to join their dedicated Physical Education department.
This full-time role starting March 2026 offers a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students and promote a strong culture of participation, teamwork and wellbeing through sport.
The school has a diverse community of around 1,200 pupils aged 11–19 and is known for its supportive environment and strong focus on student development.
This role would be particularly well suited to a female PE teacher, as the department is keen to further encourage high participation in girls’ sport.
The successful candidate will teach PE across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 and extracurricular sport depending on experience.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, applicants must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be currently completing teacher training
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of sports and physical activities
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Experience teaching secondary PE during training or previous roles
• A passion for promoting participation, teamwork and healthy lifestyles
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Promote confidence, teamwork and active participation in sport
• Support students in achieving strong GCSE PE outcomes
• Encourage strong participation in girls’ sport and physical activity
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement
• Support students’ confidence, resilience and wellbeing
• Lead extracurricular clubs, fixtures and competitions
• Contribute to school sporting events and enrichment activities
• Attend department meetings, CPD sessions and parents’ evenings
The Ideal Candidate Will
• Be an enthusiastic and motivating PE teacher
• Be confident delivering a range of sports and activities
• Demonstrate strong organisation and classroom management
• Be committed to raising participation and attainment in PE
• Promote health, wellbeing and resilience
What the School Can Offer
• A supportive and collaborative PE department
• Clear behaviour systems and strong leadership support
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive student community
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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