Job Description

PE Teacher - Northampton (Day-to-Day Supply)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP (Flexible work available immediately)
Contract Type: Day-to-Day Supply | Flexible Teaching
Salary: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)

Looking for flexibility in your teaching career while still doing what you love?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a variety of secondary schools across Northampton who require confident and adaptable PE Teachers for day-to-day supply cover. This is a great opportunity to step into different school environments, keep your teaching varied, and work on a schedule that suits you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a supply PE Teacher, you'll be covering lessons that are already planned, stepping in to keep students active, focused, and engaged. Every day can be different - from core PE lessons to practical sport sessions across a range of year groups.

You'll be helping schools maintain consistency in learning while ensuring students stay motivated, safe, and participating in sport.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver pre-prepared PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Lead and supervise a variety of practical sports activities
  • Keep students engaged, active, and on task throughout lessons
  • Manage behaviour effectively and follow individual school policies
  • Adapt quickly to new school environments and routines
  • Ensure all activities are delivered safely and inclusively
  • Provide brief and clear feedback to staff when required
  • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification
  • Experience teaching PE at secondary level (KS3/KS4)
  • Strong presence in the classroom and confident behaviour management
  • Comfortable delivering a range of sports and physical activities
  • A flexible, reliable, and positive approach to supply work
  • Able to build quick rapport with students and staff
  • Professional attitude with strong communication skills
  • ECTs are welcome to apply and gain valuable experience

What You'll Get in Return:

  • Flexible day-to-day work across Northampton secondary schools
  • Exposure to a wide range of school settings and PE departments
  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Minimal planning and no marking in most placements
  • A great way to balance work with personal commitments
  • Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment
  • Access to professional development and CPD opportunities

If you're a PE Teacher who enjoys variety, flexibility, and keeping students active and engaged, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about current PE supply roles in Northampton.