PE teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.  
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.  
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.  
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.  
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics
Read more about PE teacher

PE teachers typically work around 33 to 35 hours per week.

As a PE teacher you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done
  • Read more about PE teacher
    * from ONETonline
    Ads

    Future outlook for PE teachers

    pointer
    Very good outlook
    45 000+ jobs available

    PE teacher - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a PE teacher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 74% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
    • 21% of people in this role have a Master's degree
    • 5% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You'll need:

    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure  
    •  the ability to work well with others  
    •  the ability to work on your own  
    •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
    •  the ability to work well with your hands  
    •  knowledge of manufacturing production and processes  
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a PE teacher

    Sports & Exercise

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a PE teacher.
    Instructing Teaching others how to do something
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful PE teacher. Check that you know:
    1
    Computer based training software Blackboard Learn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE; Softworks Global PESoftOne
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
    3
    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
    4
    Information retrieval or search software DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
    5
    Word processing software Collaborative editing software; Google Docs
    Improve your skills today

    Sports & Exercise

    Things to highlight for your PE teacher interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

    Not sure if you are in the right job?

    Take our career change quiz