Physical Education Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Harrow
Sector: Secondary Education – Physical Education (PE)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £190–£200 per day (based on experience, inclusive of holiday pay)
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Inspire Healthy Lifestyles – Empower the Next Generation Through Sport
Teaching Personnel, the UK’s trusted leader in educational recruitment, is working closely with a dynamic secondary school in Harrow to appoint a passionate and motivated Physical Education Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic educator—whether at the beginning of their career or already experienced—to promote physical health, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits in a vibrant school environment.
This role involves teaching PE across KS3 and KS4, encouraging physical development and sporting excellence in all students.
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Why Teachers Choose Teaching Personnel
We’re not just here to fill vacancies—we’re here to shape careers.
* We connect teachers to schools where their subject knowledge is valued and developed
* Our consultants are education experts offering one-on-one support and career guidance
* Exclusive access to PE-specific CPD, including “Inclusive PE Practices,” “Fitness & Wellbeing in Schools,” and “Behaviour Management in Practical Settings”
* Long-term placements frequently lead to permanent positions with our partner schools
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The Role
* Deliver high-quality PE lessons to students across KS3–KS4, covering a range of sports and fitness activities
* Promote physical literacy, teamwork, resilience, and leadership through sport
* Monitor student progress and use data to enhance performance and engagement
* Collaborate with a forward-thinking PE department that values both competitive sport and inclusive participation
* Support a diverse student cohort, including those with SEND or EAL
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About You
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism or background in Physical Education or Sports Science
* A strong understanding of the PE national curriculum and assessment at secondary level
* Confident leading a wide range of sports and physical activities, with a focus on safety and inclusion
* Enthusiastic, well-organised, and committed to fostering healthy lifestyles and student wellbeing
* Able to manage behaviour and adapt lessons to support all learners effectively
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What We Offer
* Competitive daily rate and pathways for career progression
* Access to FREE CPD including “Teaching PE for Life Skills,” “Inclusion in Sport,” and “Outdoor Learning in PE”
* Personalised support from a PE-focused recruitment consultant who understands your goals
* Opportunities for permanent contracts and leadership roles in PE departments
* A welcoming school environment with excellent sports facilities and supportive staff
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Safeguarding Commitment
At Teaching Personnel, safeguarding is our top priority. All applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and provide professional references. Online checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with DfE guidance.
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Apply Now – Be the Role Model Who Moves Minds and Bodies.
Join Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your PE teaching journey—where your enthusiasm and expertise inspire the leaders and athletes of tomorrow.
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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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