Zest Education

PE Teacher

Job Description

PE Teacher

Zest Recruitment is delighted to be working with an exceptional secondary school in the Derby area that prides itself on its strong values, supportive ethos, and outstanding Ofsted report. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic PE Teacher to become part of a vibrant team that truly values both its staff and students. This is due to start in January 2026.

The Role:

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
  • Inspire and motivate students to develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.
  • Contribute to a wide range of extracurricular sports clubs and events.
  • Work collaboratively with a passionate and supportive PE department.

The school:

  • Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
  • A positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages growth and achievement.
  • Excellent facilities and resources for PE and sport.
  • A strong leadership team with a clear vision for continuous improvement.

About You:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Experience teaching PE at secondary level.
  • A commitment to inspiring young people and promoting healthy, active lifestyles.
  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Why Apply Through Zest Recruitment?

At Zest Recruitment, we pride ourselves on matching passionate educators with schools that share their values. You’ll receive dedicated support from our specialist education consultants throughout your journey from application to placement and beyond.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email the Secondary Team at secondary@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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