PE Teacher

Wirral Schools; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Job summary

Wirral School in Birkenhead is seeking a passionate PE Teacher to deliver a varied PE and Performing Arts curriculum across Key Stage 3 and 4, including GCSE and BTEC options. The role involves supporting students with SEMH difficulties in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment and working with pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning.

The candidate should hold a good honours degree with QTS/QTLS/PGCE and demonstrate ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Good honours Degree
• QTS/QTLS/PGCE
• Evidence of CPD relevant to this job role

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PE and Performing arts lessons that promotes academic progress for all students
• Ensure that the PE and Performing arts curriculum is well-planned, sequenced, and relevant to the needs of Impact North West Schools students
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PE lessons, making adjustments as necessary to improve student outcomes
• Monitor and assess student progress in PE, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions
• Identify where pupils have learning gaps or are not making the expected progress, and make sure interventions target these.
• Establish positive working relationships among colleagues, modelling effective team working and support.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience
• Organise enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning

Education

Good honours Degree

QTS/QTLS/PGCE

CPD evidence

Job description

Employer: Wirral School

Salary: Starting from £33,000

Location: Impact Northwest Schools

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Full Time

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 14/10/2026 at 12:00

Reference: SCH/26/346046

Fixed Term 12 month Initial with view to go perm

Full Time All Year Round

Starting from £33,000

Required from: ASAP or January 2027

Who we are:

Impact North West Schools Ltd is a rapidly growing independent special school based in Birkenhead.

Our mission is to deliver excellent teaching through research-backed pedagogy, fostering a safe environment where high expectations and positive, trusting relationships ensure every child is known, resilient, and equipped with strong character.

We are proud to be:

• Rated "Good" by Ofsted
• Recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark
• Awarded the Silver Accreditation by Investors in People

These achievements reflect our commitment to high standards, innovation and a positive culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

The Role - PE Teacher

Due to the growth of our school, we are looking to appoint a Teacher of PE who has a passion for their subject and promoting progress. The role will involve working with all years, delivering a variety of high quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, to include GCSE, BTEC and Sports leader qualifications alongside performing arts and dance curriculum.

The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that helps pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties overcoming their challenges.

The position requires a candidate who can build relationships with children with SEMH difficulties and work in collaboration with colleagues to create an inclusive and supportive environment that is conducive to learning. The teacher and students benefit from small class sizes that help nurture achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities - PE Teacher

• Design and implement PE and Performing arts lessons that promotes academic progress for all students
• Ensure that the PE and Performing arts curriculum is well-planned, sequenced, and relevant to the needs of Impact North West Schools students
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PE lessons, making adjustments as necessary to improve student outcomes
• Monitor and assess student progress in PE, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions
• Identify where pupils have learning gaps or are not making the expected progress, and make sure interventions target these.
• Establish positive working relationships among colleagues, modelling effective team working and support.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience
• Organise enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning

What We Are Looking For - PE Teacher

• Qualifications and training
• Good honours Degree
• QTS/QTLS/PGCE
• Evidence of CPD relevant to this job role
• Experience
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the PE curriculum, including current best practices and research.
• Previous roles teaching SEHM students is desirable.
• Skills and knowledge
• An ability to be flexible in the subjects that are taught.
• Excellent teaching and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt to the needs of SEMH students
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families
• Data analysis and interpretation skills, to use assessment information to inform teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to share best practises with colleagues
• Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• To follow our safeguarding policy and ensure all students are safe at all times.

Personal qualities

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of children.
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• Integrity, honesty and fairness.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative, and forward-thinking staff team.
• Dedicated planning time and access to regular continuous professional development (CPD).
• A supportive leadership team focused on staff well-being and professional growth.

Safer Recruitment:

Impact North West Schools (INWS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. As part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS)

Equal Opportunities:

INWS recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds.

INWS takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences.

This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community.

Closing Date for applications:14th October 2026

Proposed interviews to commence w/c 19th October 2026

We welcome any questions and so invite you to contact our HR manager to arrange an informal conversation or school visit with our Headteacher. To arrange, please contact [e-mail]

Completed Application Forms to be sent to [e-mail]