QTS PE Teacher – Long-Term Role (September 2026 Start)
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Pay: Paid to scale (£153 – £238 per day, equivalent to MPS/UPS depending on experience)
Inspire the Next Generation Through Physical Education
We are seeking an energetic and committed Qualified PE Teacher (QTS) to join a well-regarded secondary school in Oxford from September 2026. This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about physical education, health, and wellbeing, and who can inspire students to lead active lifestyles.
You will play a key role in delivering a broad and engaging PE curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable), encouraging participation, teamwork, and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across a range of sports and activities
- Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
- Plan, prepare, and assess student progress effectively
- Promote physical fitness, teamwork, and positive wellbeing
- Support extracurricular activities, fixtures, and school sports events
- Foster a positive and disciplined learning environment
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
- A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related subject
- Proven experience teaching PE at secondary level
- Strong subject knowledge across a variety of sports
- Excellent behaviour management and organisational skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with GCSE PE (and BTEC Sport where applicable)
- Ability to lead or support extra-curricular sports programmes
- Specialism in one or more sports disciplines
- First Aid qualification
- Experience teaching KS5 PE or Sport
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay aligned with MPS/UPS (£153-£238 per day)
- Long-term role starting September 2026
- Supportive and collaborative school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students’ health, confidence, and teamwork skills
Apply Now
If you are a dedicated PE teacher looking for your next role in Oxford, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- 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 on a daily basis, 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.
