PE Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact through an engaging PE curriculum in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for physical education and experience working with vulnerable pupils. Join a skilled team committed to fostering both academic and emotional growth.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Ongoing support from SEN team

Temp-to-Perm opportunities

£150 Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE at secondary level, ideally in SEN/SEMH.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based PE lessons.
• Support young people with SEMH needs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Resilience

Passion for Physical Education

Education

Degree in Physical Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting an engaging and passionate PE Teacher to join a well-established Independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) School located in Christchurch, Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings.

You will join a highly skilled team committed to making a lasting impact on vulnerable pupils by delivering a dynamic and inclusive PE curriculum. The school emphasizes both academic progress and emotional development, offering a supportive environment with small class sizes.

As a PE Teacher, you will deliver practical and theory-based lessons, with access to excellent facilities and resources to support active learning and personal development.

Position Details

1. Position: PE Teacher
2. Type of work: Teaching PE to SEN students with SEMH needs
3. Contract type: Temp to Perm / Long-term
4. Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time
5. Minimum rate of pay: From £ per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS required
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level (KS3/KS4), ideally within an SEN or SEMH environment
• Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Excellent behaviour management skills and a proactive, resilient attitude
• A genuine passion for promoting physical education as a tool for engagement and growth
• Degree in Physical Education or relevant subject area
• Additional qualifications in sports coaching (Level 2+) are highly desirable

Eligibility to Work

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional child-related references

Benefits Offered by Prospero Teaching

• Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Ongoing support from our dedicated SEN team
• Opportunities for permanent roles through a Temp-to-Perm pathway
• £150 Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you are a qualified PE Teacher eager to make a meaningful difference for students with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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