Job reference
PE_Canterbury_1760620997
Company Name
Salary
£165.00 - £260.00 per day + Pension, CPD, Weekly Pay, PAYE
Location
Canterbury
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
05/01/2026
Posted date
16/10/2025
Closing date
06/11/2025
PE Teacher - Full Time (Maternity Cover)
* Location: Secondary School, Canterbury
* Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
* Contract: Fixed-term until end of academic year
* Salary: £165.00 to £260.00 per day (Dependent on your pay scale)
PE Teacher - Full Time (Maternity Cover)
Academics are delighted to be working with a lovely secondary school in Canterbury to recruit a passionate and dedicated Core PE Teacher. This is a full-time maternity cover position, offering an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a real difference to students' physical education and well-being.
About the Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle among students. You will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons, encourage participation in extracurricular sports and support the overall development of pupils through physical education.
Key Details:
* Full-time maternity cover until the end of the academic year
* Start date: Monday 5th January 2026
* Secondary school setting in Canterbury
* Deliver curriculum-aligned PE lessons and support extracurricular activities
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with secondary PE teaching experience
* A passion for inspiring young people in sport and physical education
* Strong classroom management and communication skills
* Ability to plan engaging, inclusive lessons for a range of abilities
* Commitment to student welfare and safeguarding
Why Apply?
* Work in a friendly and welcoming school environment
* Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a well-established school
* Located in the beautiful city of Canterbury
If you are enthusiastic about teaching PE and ready to contribute to a vibrant school community, we want to hear from you!
Apply now by sending your CV!