Pe Teacher
Job description
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Are you a passionate PE Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a thriving secondary school? We are currently working in partnership with a number of well-regarded secondary schools across Oldham who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated PE specialists for full-time, part-time and permanent positions starting immediately and for the new academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs who are committed to delivering engaging and inclusive physical education lessons that inspire students of all abilities. You will be joining supportive departments that place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, participation and achievement, with access to good facilities and a collaborative senior leadership team that values professional development.
The successful candidate will be confident teaching PE across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that encourage participation, teamwork and a lifelong interest in physical activity. There may also be opportunities to contribute to extracurricular sport and enrichment programmes, so a willingness to be involved beyond the classroom will be highly valued.
In return, you will benefit from a competitive daily rate or salary depending on experience and role type, flexibility to suit your availability, and access to a range of schools that match your teaching style and career goals. Whether you are looking for a long-term position, a permanent move or a better work-life balance through part-time work, we can support you in finding the right fit.
All applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and have recent, relevant experience teaching PE within a UK secondary school setting. A strong understanding of the national curriculum and a commitment to safeguarding and student development is essential.
If you are ready to take the next step in your teaching career or simply explore new opportunities within Oldham, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the roles available and how we can help you secure your next position in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 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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Application advice
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⭐ Lead your CV with a Personal Statement that explicitly names QTS, KS3/KS4 PE, and safeguarding commitment — the advert lists all three as essential requirements.
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: e.g. 'Delivered PE lessons to 180+ students across KS3 and KS4, increasing participation rates by 25% over one academic year.'
🏅 Highlight any extracurricular sport or enrichment programmes you have led or contributed to, as the advert specifically values involvement beyond the classroom.
🎯 Include a dedicated 'Safeguarding & Training' section listing your enhanced DBS date, child protection training, and any Prevent duty training completed — Teaching Personnel screens all candidates against DfE guidance.
🤝 If you are an ECT, clearly flag your ECT status and induction progress, as the advert explicitly welcomes early career teachers alongside experienced practitioners.
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- •Planned and delivered KS3 and KS4 PE lessons to 160 students weekly, achieving a 92% engagement rate as measured by departmental participation tracking over two terms.
- •Led an after-school football enrichment programme for 28 Year 9 and 10 students, resulting in 3 students progressing to county-level trials within one academic year.
- •Implemented differentiated teaching strategies across mixed-ability KS4 PE groups, contributing to a 15% improvement in end-of-year assessment scores against national curriculum benchmarks.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's partnership with secondary schools across Oldham offering PE specialist roles is precisely the opportunity I have been seeking. With Qualified Teacher Status and proven experience delivering engaging, inclusive physical education across KS3 and KS4, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to your partner schools from day one.
My background in secondary school PE teaching has equipped me with strong lesson planning skills, a thorough understanding of the national curriculum, and a genuine commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing. I have consistently worked to raise participation rates among students of all abilities and have contributed to extracurricular sport programmes that extend learning beyond the classroom. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection and Prevent duty training in line with DfE guidance.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate PE lessons to meet the needs of students with varying physical abilities across KS3 and KS4?
- ›Walk us through how you plan a scheme of work for a KS4 PE unit that aligns with the national curriculum.
- ›How do you assess and record student progress in physical education, particularly for non-examined PE groups?
- ›What strategies do you use to promote inclusion and participation for students who are reluctant to engage in physical activity?
- ›How do you ensure your teaching practice meets the DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' safeguarding requirements?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully engaged a disengaged or reluctant student in PE and what impact it had.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt a lesson plan at short notice — how did you manage it and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of an extracurricular sport or enrichment programme you organised or contributed to and the results it achieved.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked collaboratively with colleagues in a PE department to improve student outcomes.
- ›Describe a situation where you had a safeguarding concern about a student — how did you handle it and what did you learn?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully engaged a disengaged or reluctant student in PE and what impact it had.
Describe a situation where you had a safeguarding concern about a student — how did you handle it and what did you learn?