PE Teacher
Location: Gateshead
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £165 - £250 per day (paid to scale)
Are you passionate about inspiring students to achieve their full potential in Physical Education?
Do you have excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage learners across KS3 and KS4?
Are you a qualified PE Teacher looking for a long-term or permanent opportunity in a supportive secondary school?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Gateshead that is seeking to appoint a dedicated PE Teacher. The school has a strong and supportive PE department and provides students with a wide range of learning experiences, encouraging participation, teamwork and a lifelong interest in physical activity.
The school is looking to recruit a PE Teacher on a long-term basis, with permanent opportunities available for the right PE Teacher. The successful PE Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, assessing student progress and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement within the classroom and practical learning environments.
The successful PE Teacher will have:
• QTS with a PE specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching PE across KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging PE lessons
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive and proactive approach to teaching and learning
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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