Teacher of Physical Education (PE) in Pontypridd

Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf & surrounding areas

Start date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)

Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate PE Teacher who believes in the power of sport and physical activity to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits? Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Teachers of Physical Education who can deliver engaging, dynamic lessons across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to develop their physical skills, embrace healthy lifestyles, and achieve their full potential both on and off the field within a positive learning environment.

About the Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach a broad range of sports, physical activities, and health-related topics across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable where applicable)
• Encourage participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed learning environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Support and contribute to extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, tournaments, and school events where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching Physical Education at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Experience coaching school sports teams or leading extracurricular activities
• Ability to teach GCSE PE and/or BTEC Sport qualifications
• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre‑screen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12‑week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience