PE Teacher Contract Full Time NEW

Gravesend, Kent
Full-Time or Part-Time
September 2026 Start
Paid to Scale

Are you a passionate PE Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Gravesend is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated PE Teacher to join its successful Physical Education department from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher who is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork, resilience, and sporting achievement. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities.

The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons while encouraging participation, confidence, and personal development.The Role

As a Teacher of PE, you will:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and healthy living.
• Teach a broad range of sports and physical activities.
• Plan and assess lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Monitor and track student progress and attainment.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular sports and enrichment activities.
• Support school fixtures, competitions, and sporting events.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and PE department.

The School

This successful secondary school serves the local Gravesend community and has developed a strong reputation for academic achievement, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative PE department.
• Excellent sporting facilities and resources.
• Strong behaviour systems and high expectations.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A positive and inclusive school culture where students are encouraged to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is committed to developing confident, resilient, and ambitious young people who are prepared for future success.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching PE across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for sport and physical education.
• The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

In Return, the School Offers:

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• Comprehensive CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Excellent sports facilities and resources.
• A supportive leadership team and welcoming staff community.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

Whether you are an experienced PE Teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT seeking a supportive school to begin your teaching career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Gravesend secondary school from September 2026.

If you are interested in this PE Teacher position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.