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PE Cover Teacher

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: Teaching Personnel
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Physical Education Teacher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150 GBP Daily GBP 150.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PE Cover Teacher – Plymouth

Flexible Supply & Short/Long-Term Roles | Immediate Start | Secondary Schools Across Plymouth

Are you an enthusiastic Physical Education (PE) Teacher or sports specialist looking for flexible cover work or a longer-term opportunity in the Plymouth area? Teaching Personnel is working closely with secondary schools across the city and is seeking confident and reliable PE cover teachers to start immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified PE teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), sports graduates, or experienced cover supervisors who enjoy promoting physical activity and supporting students’ wellbeing.

About the Role

As a PE Cover Teacher, you will:

Deliver pre-planned PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Supervise and engage students in a range of sports and physical activities

Ensure lessons are safe, inclusive, and well-managed

Maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies

Encourage teamwork, participation, and healthy lifestyles

Work collaboratively with PE departments and school staff

About You

QTS is desirable but not essential (sports graduates and experienced cover staff welcome)

Background in PE, sport, or coaching

Confident leading groups of secondary-aged students

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Reliable, adaptable, and professional

Experience working in UK secondary schools is beneficial but not required

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

Flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements

Competitive weekly pay rates

Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy

FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Opportunities across a variety of Plymouth secondary schools

Apply now to start work immediately and gain valuable experience in local schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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