Job Description

Teacher of Physical Education (PE) - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Salary: £175 - £255 per day (MPS/UPS dependent on experience)

Contract: Long-Term Cover

Start Date: ASAP

Shape the Future Through Sport and Physical Education

Clarence Recruitment is working with a successful and inclusive secondary school in Leicester to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Physical Education for a long-term position beginning in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PE teacher to join a supportive department dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, sporting achievement, and student wellbeing. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), you'll have the opportunity to inspire young people across Key Stages 3 and 4 through engaging and high-quality Physical Education lessons.

The school has a strong sporting culture and places great emphasis on participation, achievement, teamwork, and personal development both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

As a Teacher of Physical Education, you will:

Deliver engaging and challenging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4

Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills

Promote lifelong participation in physical activity and healthy lifestyles

Monitor, assess, and support student progress to maximise achievement

Contribute to an exciting and inclusive PE curriculum

Support extracurricular activities, sports clubs, fixtures, and school competitions

Play an active role within the wider school community

The Successful Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards achieving it

Have the ability to teach Physical Education across KS3 and KS4

Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

Possess strong communication and organisational abilities

Have high expectations of achievement, participation, and behaviour

Be enthusiastic about school sport and extracurricular activities

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Be a positive and collaborative member of the PE department

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive school environment

Well-equipped sports facilities and PE resources

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Strong leadership and mentoring support

A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

A positive culture where achievement, inclusion, and respect are celebrated

Competitive rates of pay in line with experience

Why Work with Clarence Recruitment?

Clarence Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment consultancy with an excellent reputation across Leicester and the East Midlands. We work closely with schools to match exceptional teachers with rewarding opportunities and provide ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

Apply Today

If you are a passionate PE Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, we would love to hear from you. Interviews are being arranged for the new term, and applications are encouraged at the earliest opportunity.

We are also working with a variety of PE teaching vacancies across Leicester and the surrounding areas, so even if this role is not quite right, please send us your CV to discuss alternative opportunities.

Safeguarding

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025