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Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Overview

Physical education (PE) teachers plan programmes to promote students' confidence and engagement in healthy, active lifestyles.

Description

  • Design, organise and execute PE lessons.
  • Inspect class environments and ensure they’re clean and safe for students.
  • Teach skills in physical fitness, sports, and health.
  • Set expectations and achieve goals with students.
  • Work with other PE teachers to develop a sports curriculum and plan sports events.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need at least a Diploma in Physical Education or Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields, trained through National Institute of Education (NIE).
  • You’ll need to pass a PE physical proficiency test to apply to NIE.
  • Additional certifications, like certifications in swimming, may be an advantage.

Salary

$3,000 – 3,600

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

PE teachers don’t just spend time planning and teaching - they also communicate with parents to share their students’ progress and wellbeing.

What to expect

You'll design, organise, and execute PE programmes for students. It’s important to have first aid skills to respond to any accidents and emergencies during the programme.

Soft
skills

Interpersonal Skills

Able to effectively communicate and gain students’ trust to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Leadership

Capable of inspiring, motivating, and guiding students through physical activities.

Collaboration

Able to work well with teachers, staff, and the community.

Physical Fitness

Able to demonstrate and lead a variety of sports activities.

Knowledge of Different Exercises

Good understanding of different exercises to develop varied PE programs.

First Aid Training

Trained to respond promptly and effectively to any injuries or emergencies.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Most PE teachers work in schools, but with their knowledge and skillsets, they may also transition into being coaches or trainers!

Definitely not. All PE teachers are educated in other subjects and are equipped to teach them if their school requires it.

To ensure proper technique and minimise the risk of injury, they actively provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and hands-on guidance.

They plan lessons with the goal of creating interesting lessons that match the school’s values and students’ learning objectives.

They may lack resources, face time constraints, or not receive enough support.