Job description
Job Title: Teacher of PE
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of PE looking to inspire young people through sport, fitness, and physical education?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Teacher of PE to undertake short-term cover and long-term placements within local schools in Ripon and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work flexibly in local schools while encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong commitment to healthy and active lifestyles.
As a Teacher of Physical Education (PE), you will deliver engaging and inclusive physical education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. This particular opportunity will involve a strong focus on Boys’ PE, supporting male students to develop their sporting abilities, physical fitness, and positive attitudes towards participation in physical activity and competitive sport.
Teacher of PE Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Teach a broad range of sports and physical activities, with a particular focus on Boys’ PE
- Promote participation, fitness, teamwork, and positive attitudes towards sport
- Support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential
- Assess, monitor, and record student progress effectively
- Contribute to extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities
- Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student achievement and wellbeing
Teacher of PE Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- Specialism in Physical Education or a related subject
- Experience teaching PE at secondary school level
- Confidence in delivering Boys’ PE and promoting participation in a range of sporting activities
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A passion for sport, health, and student development
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Teacher of PE in Ripon, or to find out more, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
GSL Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one), satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.