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PE Teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 188327
Primary & Secondary Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 19 August 2026
West Midlands

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Education Details

Physical Education Secondary secondary

Job Description

PE Teacher

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: 19 August 2026

About the Role

An education provider in the West Midlands is looking for a committed PE Teacher to deliver high-quality physical education and help every pupil achieve the highest possible outcomes.

You'll plan and teach engaging lessons across a range of abilities, encouraging participation, confidence and a lasting enjoyment of sport and physical activity.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering PE lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
  • Adapting teaching and activities so that pupils of all abilities can take part.
  • Monitoring, assessing and tracking pupil progress.
  • Promoting positive behaviour, participation and engagement.
  • Acting as a form tutor as directed, and carrying out the duties of a school teacher.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong PE subject knowledge
  • A recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, PGCE or Cert Ed
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • The ability to differentiate effectively for individual needs

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of delivering extracurricular sport and school sports fixtures

If you're ready to inspire pupils through sport and physical activity, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Requirements

  • QTS, PGCE or Cert Ed
  • Strong PE subject knowledge
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to differentiate effectively for individual needs

Skills & Qualifications

PE teachingLesson planningBehaviour managementDifferentiationPupil assessmentForm tutoring

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