PE Teacher

PE Teacher

Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible / January 2027

Inspire, Motivate, Achieve

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate PE Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive school community in Burnley. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to inspire students to develop a lifelong love of physical activity, sport and healthy living.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to teach at Key Stage 5 being desirable. You will play a key role in promoting participation, teamwork, resilience and excellence both within lessons and through our extra-curricular sports programme.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Has experience teaching PE across secondary age ranges.
Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
Is passionate about raising achievement and supporting student wellbeing.
Can contribute to a broad range of sporting activities and extra-curricular opportunities.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive team environment.
Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn.
Excellent professional development opportunities.
Well-resourced sports facilities.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

About the Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging PE lessons, assessing student progress, and encouraging participation in school sports teams and events. The successful candidate will help foster a culture where all students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious PE teacher who is passionate about making a difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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 interviewVeritas 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