Trainee PE Teacher (Girls Sports Specialist)

Are you passionate about sport and ready to inspire young people while training to become a PE teacher?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Girls’ PE based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will gain hands-on experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to PGCE and QTS.

In this role, you will support teaching and learning across the PE department, with a focus on girls’ physical education. You will help deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to support Key Stage 5 provision where available. You’ll also contribute to extra-curricular sport, including clubs, teams and fixtures.

Working alongside experienced staff, you will support students in developing confidence, teamwork, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:

• A collaborative and energetic PE department
• Strong behaviour systems and clear routines
• A focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• High-quality mentoring and professional development
• Opportunities to lead and support extra-curricular sport

This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain practical experience, and develop into a confident and inspiring PE teacher.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for sport and education.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an aspiring PE teacher / graduate trainee
• Have a degree in Sport, PE or a related subject
• Have a strong interest in girls’ sport and physical development
• Be confident leading or supporting a range of sports and activities
• Be able to motivate and engage students of all abilities
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to promoting participation, inclusion and wellbeing

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Work in school supporting PE teaching and learning
• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Develop through practical experience, mentoring, observations and professional study

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:

• Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified PE Teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

The area benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding regions.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.