Job Description
Girls' PE Teacher
Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic PE teacher with a passion for girls' physical education and wellbeing? Are you ready to inspire the next generation of confident, resilient, and active young women? If so, we're excited to hear from you.
We are working closely with several thriving secondary schools in Northampton that are seeking dedicated Girls' PE Teachers to join their departments from September 2025. These schools place a strong emphasis on physical health, student participation, and developing leadership and teamwork skills through sport.
About the Role:
This is a full-time, permanent teaching position with the opportunity to deliver high-quality Physical Education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Some schools may also offer KS5 for experienced applicants.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering engaging, inclusive, and challenging PE lessons across a range of sports and activities
Promoting lifelong participation in sport and healthy lifestyles among female students
Organising and leading extracurricular clubs, fixtures, and sports events
Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the PE curriculum and enrichment offer
Supporting and encouraging students of all ability levels, including those with SEND or less confidence in physical activity
Playing a key role in whole-school wellbeing, teamwork, and leadership development initiatives
What We're Looking For:
Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced practitioners. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
A strong understanding of the PE curriculum and sports development for girls
Confidence in teaching a wide range of sports, fitness, and health education topics
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
A commitment to promoting inclusivity, teamwork, and positive attitudes towards physical activity
Enthusiasm for leading extracurricular opportunities and contributing to the wider life of the school
What's On Offer:
Full-time, permanent PE teaching roles in supportive and well-resourced Northampton schools
Competitive pay in line with the Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Structured induction and support programmes for ECTs
Access to continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and collaborative working environments
Opportunities to lead extracurricular sport, develop student leadership roles, and contribute to whole-school initiatives
Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced PE teacher looking to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about Girls' PE Teacher roles in Northampton for September 2025.
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