PE Specialist (30 hours)
Confidential
Posted: March 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a experienced PE Specialist to lead lessons for children aged 5-17, with a focus on promoting physical activity and sports development.
Required Skills
Job Description
PE Specialist
We are searching for a dynamic and experienced PE Specialist to join our team.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead PE lessons for a variety of ages and demonstrate your expertise in sports coaching. We will provide ongoing training to enhance your skills and knowledge, while also relying on your experience to engage and inspire our students.
If you thrive in a physically active environment and love working with children, this could be the perfect job for you.
What are you waiting for? Bring your energy and enthusiasm to our team and let's inspire the next generation of athletes.
The Company
First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group are specialists in the planning, organisation, delivery, and assessment of Primary School PE, delivering quality PE and sports offerings, to schools across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
The Position
We are seeking a PE Specialist for 30 hrs per week with experience coaching sport who will teach to our delivery standards in a variety of settings and locations.
This role requires an individual who is confident, knowledgeable, and versatile with the ability to engage young people, work independently and is committed to being a role model and coaching to high standards, who is able to deliver and adapt lesson aims, developing participant skills.
Responsibilities:
Deliver PE lessons and a variety of sports to primary school aged pupils
Be assertive and respected by pupils
Provide an exciting learning experience
Be versatile and committed to learning
Be reliable and flexible
Demonstrate professionalism to clients
Travel to various locations and settings
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
At least a NGB Level 2 Coaching Badge or equivalent
Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a sports sector or school environment delivering sports sessions
A good knowledge of at least 3 areas of the curriculum is essential (Games, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, OAA)
Experience creating and following lesson plans
Experience assessing pupil performance
Knowledge and passion for a variety of sports/dance
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Risk Assessment experience
Experience working with a variety of ages
GCSE Maths and English.
First Aid and Child Protection Training - Desirable.
Committed to continuous professional development
Willingness to undergo training is essential
A Level 2 Coaching Qualification is a mandatory requirement for this position
A driving License and your own transport are essential as you will be travelling to multiple locations.
*Clarification: The BTEC level 3 qualification is not classed as an industry standard qualification for employment.
The recruitment process will consist of three stages: a telephone interview, a practical assessment, and a face-to-face interview.
Why you should apply:
Varied and exciting role
Great culture and work environment
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Heath Care Scheme
First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These roles involve regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.
*All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.