PE teacher

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

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• the ability to teach pupils how to do something
• 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
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

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

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.