PE Teacher

Teacher of Physical Education

KS3 & KS4 Physical Education
Chatham
Full-Time / Part Time
September / October 2026 Start
Paid to Scale

Are you a passionate PE Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Chatham is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education to join its successful PE department from September 2026 on a full-time / part-timebasis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher who is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork, resilience and sporting achievement.

The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons while encouraging participation, confidence and personal development.

The Role

As a Teacher of PE, you will:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and healthy living.
• Teach a broad range of sports and physical activities.
• Plan, assess and deliver lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Monitor and track student progress and attainment.
• Create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular sports and enrichment activities.
• Support school fixtures, competitions and sporting events.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and PE department.

The School

This successful secondary school in Chatham has developed a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing and inclusive education.

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative PE department.
• Excellent sporting facilities and resources.
• Strong behaviour systems and high expectations.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture where students are encouraged to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is committed to developing confident, resilient and ambitious young people who are well prepared for future success.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Physical Education.
• The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

In Return, the School Offers

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• Comprehensive CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Excellent sports facilities and resources.
• A supportive leadership team and welcoming staff community.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

Whether you are an experienced PE Teacher looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher seeking to further develop your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Chatham secondary school.

We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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