PE teacher

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

University

You can do a sport or physical education degree with qualified teacher status (QTS).

You can also complete a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) , if you have a first degree without QTS. This can be done at university or on a school-based training programme.

There are more training options if you're a career changer or want to specialise in teaching certain subjects.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
• GCSE science at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) for primary school teaching
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

You could get into this career through a Teacher Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, if you have a degree.

This takes 12 months to complete and involves training while you work.

Entry requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
• GCSE science at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) for primary school teaching
• a degree for a teaching apprenticeship

Work

If you're a PE or sports graduate, you may be able to get into teaching by working as a sports coach in a school or college, then moving onto a teacher training programme.

You'll need coaching qualifications in your specialist sport to do this.

Volunteering

You'll find it helpful to get some experience of working with young people though this is not essential. You can do this through paid work or by volunteering at a school , doing youth work or coaching at a sports club.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• be able to motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities to take part and learn new skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with others
• excellent verbal communication skills
• leadership skills
• knowledge of English language
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• active listening skills
• sensitivity and understanding
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to read English
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• knowledge of psychology
• thinking and reasoning skills
• customer service skills
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• a good memory
• concentration skills

What you'll do:

Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.

You will:

• plan lessons and coaching sessions
• teach a range of sports and physical activities to students of different ages and abilities
• motivate students to fulfil their potential
• set and mark assignments, and update school records
• talk to parents and carers about their children's progress
• work with other professionals like mentors, educational psychologists and social workers
• organise sports days, field trips and matches with other schools and colleges

Location : You could work at a school or at a college.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.

Salary:

Starter : £30,000
Experienced : £47,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 45 hours term time

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends attending events or appointments

Career Path:

With experience, you could become a leading practitioner, supporting teaching staff, particularly those relatively new to the profession. You might also gain promotion to head of department, deputy head or headteacher.

You could use your skills and experience to move into coaching, sports development or the fitness industry.