Deputy PE Lead

Outcomes First Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Reddish Hall School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a Deputy PE Lead to advance an inclusive PE provision for students with SEMH, autism, ADHD and SEND needs. You will help shape the PE curriculum, support extra-curriculars and collaborate with therapy and pastoral teams.

You will deliver high-quality PE lessons, adapt learning for diverse abilities and contribute to EHCP outcomes, safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong PE knowledge and secondary teaching experience.
• Understanding of SEMH, autism and SEND needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons tailored to SEND/SEMH needs.
• Support planning, organisation and development of PE provision.
• Adapt activities to promote participation, confidence and achievement.
• Organise PE resources and schedule off-site activities with safety in mind.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safeguarding during PE and enrichment.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

PE Teaching

SEND/SEMH

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Communication

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

At Reddish Hall School, we believe physical activity can be a powerful tool for engagement, confidence-building and personal growth. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Deputy PE Lead to support the development and delivery of an outstanding PE provision for students with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and additional SEND needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate PE professional who wants to do more than teach sport. You'll play a key role in helping young people overcome barriers, develop healthy lifestyles, experience success and build positive relationships through physical activity.

Working closely with the PE Lead, you'll help shape an inclusive and engaging PE curriculum, support extra-curricular opportunities, and contribute to a PE programme designed to meet the needs of every student.

What you will be doing

Deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons tailored to a range of SEND and SEMH needs.

Support the PE Lead with the planning, organisation and development of PE provision.

Adapt activities to promote participation, confidence, resilience and achievement.

Organise PE resources, equipment, venue bookings and activity schedules.

Transport students safely to and from off-site sports facilities and activities.

Contribute to risk assessments and ensure safe practice during PE and enrichment activities.

Support extra-curricular clubs, sports events, enrichment programmes and structured physical activities.

Monitor student progress and contribute to reviews, reports and EHCP outcomes.

Build positive relationships and use trauma-informed approaches to support engagement and behaviour.

Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and therapy teams to maximise student success.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about physical education and committed to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Strong PE subject knowledge and experience teaching secondary-aged students

An understanding of SEMH, Autism, ADHD and SEND needs

The ability to adapt learning for students with different abilities and barriers to engagement

Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills

A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing

A passion for sport, enrichment, extra-curricular activities and promoting healthy lifestyles

A valid UK driving licence and willingness to transport students off-site

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for students with social, emotional and mental health needs, often alongside diagnoses such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Many of our students are academically able but have experienced significant barriers to education because of complex mental-health needs, which may include anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm and disordered eating.

We offer a nurturing and highly individualised education without compromising on academic ambition. Small classes, skilled teaching and carefully tailored support enable students to re-engage with learning and work towards a broad range of meaningful qualifications and future pathways. Academic study is complemented by vocational opportunities and a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development.

Reddish Hall is not a traditional SEMH provision. It is a calm, aspirational learning community in which students are understood as individuals and supported to feel safe, rebuild confidence and recognise their own potential. Through specialist support and close partnerships with families and other professionals, we help every student prepare for a positive and fulfilling life beyond school.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

"Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.