PE Teacher | Secondary Academy | Birmingham

The Opportunity

Birmingham is a city with a prestigious sporting pedigree, boasting world-class facilities from the Alexander Stadium to Edgbaston. We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join a dynamic sports faculty. In this role, you will inspire a diverse student population to embrace a lifelong love of physical activity, utilizing sport as a vehicle for developing character, resilience, and teamwork in the heart of the West Midlands.

The Department

• You will join a high-energy team that treats the playing field and sports hall as vital classrooms for personal development and physical literacy.

• The academy features exceptional facilities, including a multi-use sports hall, floodlit all-weather pitches, and specialized fitness suites.

• We follow a broad and balanced curriculum that ranges from traditional team sports like football, netball, and rugby to individual pursuits such as athletics, gymnastics, and trampolining.

• We benefit from Birmingham’s vibrant sporting community, maintaining active links with local clubs and professional organizations to provide pathways for elite talent and community participation.

Core Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Delivery: Teaching practical PE across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the opportunity to deliver academic specifications such as GCSE PE or Level 2/3 BTEC Sport.

2. Kinesthetic Learning: Developing students' technical skills, tactical awareness, and physiological understanding across a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports.

3. Extra-Curricular Leadership: Coordinating and coaching school teams for local Birmingham leagues and regional competitions, fostering a culture of pride and sportsmanship.

4. Health & Wellbeing Advocacy: Educating students on the importance of nutrition, anatomy, and the long-term benefits of an active lifestyle.

5. Inclusion & Engagement: Implementing differentiated teaching strategies to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, can participate, improve, and enjoy physical education.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a practitioner who leads by example and can motivate students of all abilities. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.

• Technical Versatility: The ability to teach a broad range of sports and the academic depth to deliver theoretical content for examination groups.

• Coaching Excellence: A passion for extracurricular sport and the willingness to commit to fixtures and tournaments outside of standard school hours.

• Classroom Management: Excellent behavioural management skills, with the ability to maintain a safe, disciplined, and high-tempo learning environment in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Why Join Us?

• A school that recognizes the central role of PE in student wellbeing and academic success.

• Access to specialized professional development focused on the latest coaching methodologies and sports pedagogy.

• The opportunity to work in Birmingham—a city with a legendary sporting culture and unparalleled opportunities for professional networking in the sports sector.

• A supportive, active staff culture that values collaborative planning and the promotion of a healthy school environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process for this PE Teacher position. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.