Long-Term PE Teacher – Secondary School | April 2026 Start
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Salary: £140.25 – £232.38 (Paid to scale)
Are you an energetic, motivated, and inspiring PE Teacher looking for a long-term role in a supportive Bristol secondary school? We are seeking a committed PE specialist to join a thriving department from April 2026, delivering high-quality Physical Education lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic ECT who is passionate about promoting physical activity, teamwork, and personal development. You’ll be working in a well-resourced environment with excellent sports facilities, a collaborative staff team, and a strong focus on student wellbeing and engagement.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, positive behaviour culture, and commitment to helping every learner thrive-academically, socially, and physically.
About the Role
As a PE Teacher, you will deliver a dynamic, varied PE curriculum that encourages participation, skill development, and healthy lifestyles. You’ll lead practical lessons, organise team sports, contribute to extra‑curricular clubs, and support students in achieving their personal best.
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a dedicated and forward‑thinking department.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
* Deliver a range of sports including team games, athletics, fitness, and outdoor activities
* Promote physical health, wellbeing, and positive attitudes towards sport
* Plan lessons that cater for different abilities and encourage active participation
* Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
* Support extra‑curricular sports clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities
* Maintain a safe, inclusive, and well‑managed learning environment
* Work collaboratively with PE colleagues and wider school staff
* Uphold behaviour expectations, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Specialism in Physical Education (essential)
* Confidence delivering practical and theory PE lessons
* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
* Enthusiasm for sport, health, and physical development
* Ability to motivate students and encourage participation
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A positive, resilient, and adaptable approach
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
