Physical Education Teacher job description

About the job

We are looking for a physical education teacher to build students' fitness and movement skills through safe, varied PE lessons and to instil healthy habits and team spirit.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan and teach PE lessons to the curriculum and the students' ages
• Teach the basic skills of team and individual sports and athletics
• Lead warm-ups and check pitches and equipment are safe before each lesson
• Give first aid for injuries and inform the school and parents
• Adapt activities for students with health conditions or disabilities
• Measure students' fitness and assess their skills regularly
• Form and train school teams for competitions and school leagues
• Organize sports days and activities for school events

Working conditions

• Work on outdoor pitches in the sun, including summer heat
• Physical effort and standing throughout lessons

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical education and sports science
• 3 to 6 years of experience in teaching physical education

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Physical education
• Team sports coaching
• Physical fitness
• First aid
• Sports safety
• Assessment
• Leadership and motivation

Preferred

• A recognized coaching certificate in a sport
• A valid first aid certificate