Trainee PE Teacher

Are you passionate about sport, physical activity and inspiring young people to develop healthy, active lifestyles? Are you looking to turn your enthusiasm for PE into a rewarding career in teaching?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – PE opportunity at a partner secondary school near Guildford, Surrey.

This salaried Phase One position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on classroom and practical teaching experience while beginning your journey towards becoming a qualified PE Teacher.

Working alongside experienced PE teachers, you will support pupils across the secondary age range, develop your understanding of effective teaching and learning, and build the confidence and skills required to lead engaging PE lessons.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of PE lessons across the secondary phase

• Helping pupils develop physical skills, sporting knowledge and confidence

• Supporting practical activities across a range of sports and physical disciplines

• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive attitudes towards physical activity

• Working with individual pupils and small groups to support progress

• Supporting classroom routines and effective behaviour management

• Preparing and organising sports equipment and lesson resources

• Ensuring practical activities are delivered safely and effectively

• Supporting extracurricular clubs, school teams and sporting events

• Observing experienced PE teachers and developing your own teaching practice

• Gradually taking on increased responsibility as your confidence and skills develop

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for sport and education who wants to develop their skills within a supportive secondary school environment.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual who is passionate about Physical Education and working with young people.

You should have:

• A genuine interest in sport, physical activity and education

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils

• Confidence working in practical and classroom environments

• A positive approach to encouraging participation and engagement

• An understanding of safe practice within PE and sporting activities

• The ability to support effective behaviour management

• Strong organisation and time-management skills

• A willingness to learn, reflect and respond positively to feedback

• Resilience, enthusiasm and a professional attitude

• High expectations of yourself and the pupils you work with

Previous experience working with young people, coaching sport or supporting PE within a school environment would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you should be keen to develop your teaching skills and have the potential to become an inspiring and effective PE Teacher.

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

Phase One – School-Based Experience & Level 4 Training

During Phase One, you will work in school while completing a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification and developing your practical teaching experience.

Your training will include:

• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards

• Guided classroom practice and observations of experienced teachers

• Regular mentoring and professional learning

• Developing effective behaviour and classroom management strategies

• Building confidence in lesson delivery and practical teaching

• Understanding how pupils learn and develop

• Developing questioning, assessment and teaching skills

• Gradually increasing your responsibility within the PE department

Successful completion of Phase One provides a clear progression route into Phase Two, where you can work towards your PGCE with QTS.

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two provides the opportunity to:

• Take on teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week

• Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)

• Continue receiving school-based mentoring and professional support

• Develop your teaching practice through structured training and assessment

• Work towards meeting all Teachers' Standards

• Progress towards becoming a fully qualified PE Teacher

Location & Application

📍 Location: Near Guildford, Surrey
🎓 Role: Trainee Teacher – Physical Education
🏫 Setting: Secondary school
📚 Phase: Phase One
💷 Route: Salaried teacher training
➡️ Progression: Phase One → Phase Two → PGCE with QTS