PE Teacher
Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.
Day-to-day tasks
- 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
Skills and knowledge
- 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
- excellent verbal communication skills
- leadership skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Industry Qualifications
To become a PE teacher, you'll need a degree in Physical Education, or a sports related degree followed by a postgraduate teaching qualification.
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.