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Are you passionate about the power of sport to shape young lives? Do you believe in creating opportunities for all students—particularly girls—to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic female Physical Education Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school community in Walkden. This role offers the chance to inspire young people—especially girls—to lead active lives, build self-belief, and develop key life skills through sport.
 
Location: Walkden, M28
Pay Scale: £150 – £230 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: Immediate
 
The Role – Female PE Teacher
You will be responsible for delivering a broad and inclusive PE curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons across a range of sporting disciplines
• Encourage full participation and increase confidence, particularly among girls
• Create an inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to succeed
• Promote leadership, teamwork, and resilience in both lessons and extracurricular activities
• Track and assess student progress, adapting your approach to meet diverse learning needs
• Support whole-school life through active involvement in events, clubs, and sports teams
• Work collaboratively within the department to continuously improve outcomes

 
 
The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching PE at secondary level
• Be passionate about girls' physical education and inclusive sport
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and a motivational teaching style
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Show commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS registered on the update service

 
 
About the School:
This welcoming, ambitious school is part of a nationally respected academy trust that prioritises inclusion, opportunity, and character development. The school is proud of its values-driven culture and its commitment to raising aspirations.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2023), the school was rated ‘Good’, with inspectors praising the school’s ethos and relationships between staff and students:
“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They know that staff care about them and want them to do well. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement. Pupils rise to these expectations.”
— Ofsted, 2023
 
This is a fantastic environment in which to grow professionally and make a genuine difference.

 
How to Apply:
If you're a qualified female PE teacher who is ready to be a positive role model and help shape young lives through sport, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Sarah at sarah@smile-education.co.uk to request more details or to apply.
 
All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, professional references, and verification of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.