PE Teacher

PE Teacher - Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term/Permanent Opportunity

Are you a passionate and energetic PE Teacher looking for your next challenge in a supportive secondary school?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a thriving secondary school in Wellingborough that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic PE Teacher to join their successful department from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire young people through sport, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles while becoming part of a welcoming and ambitious school community.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a fresh opportunity or an Early Career Teacher eager to begin your career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a PE Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality PE lessons that engage and challenge students of all abilities.

• Teaching a broad and balanced PE curriculum, promoting participation and achievement.

• Encouraging students to develop confidence, teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills through sport and physical activity.

• Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing effective feedback to support development.

• Supporting extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and wider enrichment activities.

• Creating a positive and safe learning environment where students can thrive.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the continued success of the PE department.

The School

This well-established secondary school has a strong reputation within the local community and is committed to providing an inclusive and ambitious learning environment for all students.

The school benefits from supportive leadership, excellent sporting facilities, and a strong commitment to staff development. Teachers are encouraged to share best practice, collaborate with colleagues, and take advantage of ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Students are enthusiastic about sport and physical activity, and the school places great importance on promoting health, wellbeing, and participation both within and beyond the curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Have experience teaching PE within a secondary school setting.

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for physical education.

• Be committed to delivering engaging lessons that inspire students to achieve their best.

• Possess strong classroom management and organisational skills.

• Be willing to contribute to the school's extracurricular sports programme.

• Have high expectations for student achievement, behaviour, and participation.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.

• Excellent PE and sporting facilities.

• A collaborative and welcoming staff team.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Enthusiastic students who enjoy participating in sport and physical activity.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting talented teachers with outstanding schools.

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Competitive pay rates.

• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Northamptonshire.

• A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market.

• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses and professional development resources.

• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated PE Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in Wellingborough, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

For more information about this role, please contact Tradewind Recruitment.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and compliance with safer recruitment procedures.