PE Teacher
Location: Sheffield | Pay: £844 – £1162 per week | Contract: Full-time, long-term, term time only
Connex Education is working with a range of mainstream secondary schools across Sheffield to appoint enthusiastic PE Teachers for September 2026. This full-time, long-term role offers the chance to become an established part of a school community, take ownership of your timetable and support students to develop confidence, resilience and a positive approach to health and fitness.
Connex Education Offers
- Paid to scale from day one for long-term roles, £844 – £1162 per week.
- Weekly PAYE pay.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform, Academize.
- Career progression opportunities through our conversion courses.
- Wellbeing support and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
- Trainee Teacher Apprenticeship opportunities.
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
What’s on Offer
- A September 2026 start in a long-term PE teaching position.
- Full-time hours of 32.5 hours per week during term time.
- Opportunities to take full responsibility for an allocated teaching timetable.
- Potential to secure a permanent position following a successful long-term assignment.
About the Role / Setting
As a PE Teacher, you will deliver purposeful and engaging Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Connex Education partners with secondary schools across Sheffield that are focused on positive outcomes, supportive learning environments and strong relationships between staff and students. The schools are looking for dependable, adaptable teachers who can contribute confidently to both the department and the wider school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with curriculum expectations.
- Create an inclusive classroom and sporting environment where students feel motivated to participate.
- Track student progress and support individuals to achieve their potential.
- Manage behaviour effectively while maintaining clear and consistent expectations.
- Take full responsibility for your allocated timetable and wider classroom teacher duties.
- Contribute positively to the wider school community.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Recent experience teaching PE within a UK secondary school setting.
- Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging lessons.
- A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to satisfy safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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PE Teacher in Sheffield employer: Connex Education
Connex Education Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values each team member's contributions. Working in Lowton provides the unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience in an educational environment, with flexible hours that promote work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally, with potential pathways for permanent roles and ongoing development within the education sector.
