A well-regarded middle school in the Tyne Valley area of Northumberland, within commuting distance of Prudhoe and surrounding villages, is seeking an energetic and organised PE Teacher to join the team immediately. Teaching pupils aged 9–13 (Years 5–8), this role is central to promoting physical wellbeing, teamwork and resilience during a key stage of development. The school combines strong pastoral support with clear behaviour expectations, creating a positive and structured environment for sport and physical education. Rural Northumberland (Tyne Valley Area – near Prudhoe) £163 – £252.52 per day (MPS/UPS Equivalent, PAYE) | Full-Time | Immediate Start The Department PE is an important part of school life, with emphasis on: Inclusive participation and engagement Skill development across a range of sports Teamwork, leadership and resilience Structured assessment of practical performance Encouraging healthy lifestyles and positive habits Facilities support both indoor and outdoor activity, and extracurricular sport is valued within the school community. The Role As a PE Teacher, you will: Deliver practical PE lessons across Years 5–8 Plan and lead structured, safe physical activities Promote teamwork and positive competition Maintain strong behaviour management in active settings Contribute to extracurricular sport where appropriate Track progress and assess pupil development This is a full teaching role including planning and assessment responsibilities. Who This Role Is Ideal For Qualified Teachers (QTS) Primary teachers confident delivering upper KS2 PE Secondary PE specialists comfortable with KS3 ECTs seeking a supportive, structured environment Teachers with strong classroom and group management skills Confidence managing large groups in practical environments is essential. Pay & Benefits £163 – £252.52 per day (aligned with MPS/UPS) PAYE only — no umbrella deductions Weekly pay Immediate start Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training Opportunity for long-term or permanent progression Dedicated consultant support If you are ready to take ownership of PE provision in a supportive Tyne Valley middle school and promote both physical and personal development, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. 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 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.