PE Teacher - Secondary School | Melksham, Wiltshire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (1 Term)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Monarch Education is recruiting a passionate and energetic PE Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Melksham. With strong transport links and a supportive environment, this is a great opportunity to inspire students through sport and physical education.

About the School
This inclusive and well-regarded school is known for its strong academic performance and commitment to student wellbeing. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, including a sports hall, playing fields, and access to local leisure amenities. The PE department is led by an experienced Head of Department who values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Plan and implement a broad, balanced curriculum promoting fitness and teamwork
Lead extracurricular sports clubs and school competitions
Maintain high standards of behaviour and participation
Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
Contribute to the development of the PE department
Promote a healthy, active lifestyle and inclusive sporting culture

Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
Strong subject knowledge in PE and sports science
Experience teaching PE up to GCSE level
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
Passionate about physical activity and student wellbeing
Able to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
Committed to safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment

Why Work with Monarch Education?

Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer:

Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
Dedicated support from experienced consultants
Competitive pay rates
Opportunities for professional development

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

Flexible working opportunities
Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch ((url removed))

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

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.