Female PE Teacher - St Helens - November Start

Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Start Date: November 2026
Duration: Until May 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Female PE Teacher to join a secondary school in the St Helens area from November 2026 until May 2027.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy offering the opportunity to secure a long-term position across the autumn, spring and early summer terms.

The school is seeking a qualified Physical Education Teacher who can deliver engaging practical PE lessons, maintain positive behaviour and encourage pupils to develop their physical skills, confidence and participation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced PE Teacher or a suitably qualified Early Career Teacher seeking a sustained teaching assignment.

The Role - PE Teacher

As a PE Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Physical Education lessons in line with the school's curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality secondary Physical Education lessons

• Planning practical activities that develop pupils' physical skills and understanding

• Teaching a range of sports and physical activities appropriate to the timetable

• Encouraging participation, teamwork, confidence and sporting behaviour

• Adapting activities to meet different abilities and learning needs

• Maintaining safe and well-organised practical learning environments

• Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback

• Managing behaviour effectively during indoor and outdoor activities

• Following school safeguarding, health and safety and PE department policies

• Working collaboratively with colleagues in the PE department

• Supporting continuity of teaching throughout the assignment

The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, teaching and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time PE teaching position.

The Ideal PE Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

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

• Have experience teaching Physical Education within a secondary school

• Possess strong subject knowledge and practical PE teaching skills

• Can confidently manage groups of pupils in sports facilities and outdoor settings

• Understand the importance of safeguarding, supervision and safe practice

• Can deliver inclusive lessons that encourage participation

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

• Have high expectations of pupil engagement and progress

• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Are available full-time from November 2026 until May 2027

Applications are welcome from experienced PE Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a PE Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

• Weekly pay

• A genuine long-term teaching assignment until May 2027

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Free CPD and professional development through The National College

• Access to further PE teaching opportunities across St Helens and surrounding areas

• Support throughout the recruitment and interview process

• Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This vacancy is based at a secondary school in the St Helens area, with the assignment scheduled to run from November 2026 until May 2027.

The school requires a qualified PE specialist who can maintain continuity of teaching, establish positive routines and support pupils' participation and progress.

The longer-term nature of the position provides an opportunity to build relationships with pupils and colleagues while contributing consistently to the PE curriculum.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel reliably to St Helens.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced child workforce DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified PE Teacher looking for a full-time teaching opportunity in St Helens from November 2026, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com

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