PE Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference PEWF_1794506407
Closing date December 13, 2026
Location Wakefield, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

PE Teacher - Full-Time, Long-Term

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Start Date: ASAP or January Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Employer: Veritas Education, on behalf of a partner secondary school

About the Role

Veritas Education is working with a partner secondary school in the Wakefield area to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated PE Teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a supportive PE department and deliver engaging, inclusive Physical Education lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Teach a range of sports and physical activities
  • Promote teamwork, participation, fitness and positive wellbeing
  • Assess and monitor student progress
  • Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities
  • Maintain strong behaviour and classroom management
  • Support extracurricular clubs, fixtures and sporting activities where required
  • Promote safe working practices during practical lessons
  • Contribute positively to the wider PE department and school
  • The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching PE within a secondary school setting
  • Strong knowledge of the secondary PE curriculum
  • Confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Passionate about sport, physical activity and student wellbeing
  • Able to motivate and engage students of varying abilities
  • ECTs are encouraged to apply
  • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to opportunities across Wakefield and West Yorkshire
  • Long-term, permanent and flexible positions
  • Full-time, part-time and ad hoc supply opportunities
  • Straightforward and supportive registration process
  • Other Opportunities

    Alongside this position, we are also recruiting for:

  • Subject specialist teachers
  • Supply Teachers
  • Cover Supervisors and Sports Coaches
  • Teaching Assistants and SEN TAs
  • Pastoral and Behaviour Support staff
  • How to Apply

    For further information or to apply, contact:

    Sam Waddington ???? swaddington@veritas-education.com ???? 0113 403 2200

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'