Physical Education (PE) Teacher - Progressive Secondary...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A progressive Secondary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a professional, high-energy, and exceptionally organised Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join their experienced and dedicated sports faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a department that values sports science and leadership as core pillars of the curriculum, boasting fantastic indoor sports halls, fitness suites, and outdoor tracks.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages, specializing in exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, and tactical analysis for GCSE and A-Level exam cohorts, alongside delivering inclusive practical modules across Key Stage 3. Key responsibilities include maintaining student fitness and performance progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental kit inventories, and coordinating an extensive timetable of regional fixtures, sports day logistics, and extracurricular fitness clubs.

You will support seamless communication with parents, regional athletic bodies, and local sports clubs, ensuring that all off-site fixture permissions, health and safety risk assessments, and student athletic metrics are processed with total accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills are necessary, as the role requires balancing active practical coaching outdoors with detailed coursework logging and academic theory delivery.

The academy is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can inspire a lifelong passion for health, physical literacy, and competitive spirit among young people. Excellent communication, general IT competence, and a collaborative approach are vital to succeeding within this dynamic and supportive department.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Wolverhampton with a strong commitment to health, student wellbeing, and continuous academic improvement. The school serves a vibrant West Midlands community and is known for its exceptionally warm, supportive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are uniquely respectful, motivated, and proud of their school's sporting achievements, creating a calm, purposeful, and highly collaborative learning environment. Staff benefit from an open professional culture, highly approachable leadership, and funded opportunities for continuous technical training and career development pathways.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Physical Education or Sports Science

• Proven experience teaching GCSE PE and A-Level / Level 3 BTEC Sport specifications

• Professional and proactive approach to managing outdoor educational health and safety protocols

• Good IT and data tracking capabilities, with confidence using digital learning platform tracking systems

• Ability to work effectively and dynamically across extended hours during peak school sports fixture cycles

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.