Physical Education (PE) Teacher - Braintree, Essex

Location: Braintree, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: Easter
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience)

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary setting in Braintree. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs who are passionate about promoting physical activity, teamwork, and lifelong healthy lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and challenging PE lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Teach a broad range of sports and physical activities

• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and curriculum planning

• Lead or support extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities

• Promote high standards of behaviour, participation, and sportsmanship

• Support whole-school initiatives relating to wellbeing and physical health

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience teaching PE in a secondary school setting (including ECT placements)

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• A commitment to inclusive practice and student development

• The ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities

• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular sport

What Is Offered

• Competitive salary in line with experience

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team

• Access to CPD and career progression opportunities

• Well-maintained sports facilities

• A positive and inclusive working environment