PE Teacher

Oxford Outcomes; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK seeks a PE Teacher to join their close-knit team. You will deliver innovative teaching in a supportive environment, contributing positively to the wellbeing of the students and the school’s ethos. The role offers a competitive salary and a chance to impact students' lives significantly.

Benefits

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Life Assurance

"Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to mental health support

Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a deeply held conviction that every child can achieve.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and responsive teaching in the curriculum area of PE.
• Ensure all learners succeed by striving for outstanding teaching.
• Responsibilities include teaching SMSC, PSHE, and Skills Builder.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to safeguarding

Inclusive teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: PE Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of PE to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

About The Role

You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum area of PE. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed. You will also have a tutor group responsibility and will teach SMSC, PSHE and Skills Builder with this group. Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies.

You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes/qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• A deeply held conviction that every child can achieve and reach their potential
• The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environment
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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