Ofsted Rated Good School
Leicester Leicestershire
Full-Time Permanent
Start: September 2026
Salary: MPS (ECT Scale)
Leading ECT Support Programme!
Are you a motivated and passionate Early Career Teacher of Physical Education ready to inspire confidence teamwork and a lifelong love of sport and fitness in young people
A well-regarded secondary school in Leicester rated Good by Ofsted is seeking an enthusiastic Female PE Teacher (ECT) to join its supportive and forward-thinking PE department from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that values student wellbeing active lifestyles and high-quality teaching.
You will benefit from a structured ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring and professional development to support your growth as a teacher.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4
Plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of sports and physical activities
Promote physical fitness teamwork and healthy lifestyles among students
Encourage participation resilience and confidence in all learners
Support students of all abilities through inclusive and differentiated teaching
Prepare students for GCSE PE (where applicable)
Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental resources
Support extracurricular activities such as sports clubs fixtures and school competitions
Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
Play an active role in the pastoral life of the school including form tutoring
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who:
Holds (or is working towards) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has a degree in Physical Education Sports Science or a related subject
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for PE
Is eager to develop their teaching practice as an Early Career Teacher
Has high expectations for student achievement participation and behaviour
Is enthusiastic energetic and committed to promoting physical wellbeing
Works well as part of a collaborative and supportive team
About the School
This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Leicester offers:
A positive and inclusive learning environment
Supportive leadership focused on staff wellbeing and development
A strong PE department with opportunities for collaboration
A well-structured ECT induction and mentoring programme
A wide range of sporting and enrichment opportunities
What We Offer
MPS salary (ECT scale)
A comprehensive ECT induction programme with dedicated mentor support
High-quality CPD and career development opportunities
A supportive and welcoming staff community
Opportunities to contribute to extracurricular sport and wider school life
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a brief supporting statement outlining your interest in the role subject expertise and suitability for the position.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic Early Career Teachers who are keen to begin their teaching career in a supportive and inclusive school community in Leicester.
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