p.e teacher (rushden).

❓ Ask yourself these three questions

• Do you love motivating young people to stay active and achieve their best?
• Can you foster teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship in the gym and on the field?
• Are you looking for a fulfilling P.E. teaching role at a school in Rushden?

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £150 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an energetic Physical Education specialist ready to ignite a lifelong passion for sport, health, and fitness in secondary students?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting a qualified P.E. Teacher (QTS) to join an enthusiastic department at a well-regarded secondary school in Rushden. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic teacher who thrives on keeping pupils active, developing skills across a range of sports, and leading engaging practical sessions.

You will become part of a collaborative P.E. team with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, dedicated to encouraging full participation, personal development, and healthy competition across all year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Energy P.E. Lessons: Plan and teach inclusive physical education sessions across KS3 and KS4, covering a wide range of individual sports, team games, and fitness activities.
• Full Teaching Duties: Take on full teaching responsibilities, including planning, ongoing student assessment, and preparing older pupils for theoretical P.E. qualifications where required.
• Promote Inclusivity & Active Participation: Create an encouraging environment where pupils of all abilities build athletic confidence, spatial awareness, and strong teamwork skills.
• Extracurricular & Fixtures: Assist with after-school sports clubs, lunchtime activities, and fixtures against local schools to enhance the sporting life of the school.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain high safety standards across all sports facilities and equipment while managing pupil behaviour effectively.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an inspiring, organised educator with strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for physical activity.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Early Career Teachers are warmly encouraged to apply).
• Demonstrated experience teaching Physical Education within a UK secondary school setting.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate pupils of all athletic abilities.
• Strong classroom and pitch management skills grounded in positive reinforcement and clear boundaries.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: Excellent pay reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
• A Supportive Department: Join a welcoming Rushden school community that values staff well-being, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to inspire the next generation of athletes in Rushden? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

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