Physical Education Teacher
Wakefield
Start date: January
Pay: Pay to scale
Contract: Ongoing
If you believe PE is about more than just drills and fixtures, keep reading.
We’re working with a friendly, well-run secondary school in Wakefield that’s looking for a committed Physical Education Teacher to join their team from January. There’s no end date attached, they’re looking for consistency and someone who can become a real presence in the department and the wider school community.
This is a school that understands the value of PE, not just for physical health, but for confidence, teamwork, and giving pupils a place to thrive. The department is supportive, organised, and passionate about giving students positive experiences of sport and physical activity.
What you’ll be doing
1. Teaching Physical Education across KS3 and KS4
2. Delivering engaging, inclusive PE lessons that pupils actually enjoy
3. Promoting teamwork, resilience, and healthy habits
4. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative PE department
5. Encouraging participation and positive behaviour through sport
What we’re looking for
6. Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
7. Experience teaching PE in a secondary school setting
8. Confident classroom and behaviour management
9. A positive, energetic approach with high expectations
10. ECTs are welcome, with support in place
What’s in it for you
11. Pay to scale, paid weekly through PAYE
12. A long-term opportunity with no set end date
13. Supportive leadership and a well-established PE department
14. Free access to Protocol Education’s CPD Academy
15. A dedicated consultant who keeps things straightforward and supportive
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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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