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Job summary

A leading independent SEN school in the UK seeks a passionate PE Teacher to join their inclusive team. You will deliver innovative teaching, contribute to safeguarding, and support children's diverse needs in a supportive environment. The role offers up to £45,000 per year with a focus on work-life balance through a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance
Pension scheme
Mental health support
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
  • Strong belief in children's potential.
  • Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver inclusive and innovative PE teaching.
  • Manage tutor group responsibilities and related subjects.
  • Ensure outstanding learning outcomes for all students.

Skills

Adaptability
Commitment to safeguarding
Belief in children's potential

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

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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 strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure all learners succeed. You will also have tutor group responsibilities and will teach SMSC, PSHE, and Skills Builder with this group. Under the direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in current School policies.

You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organization, and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and 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 environment
  • Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of all children

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a unique environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress and enjoy success. Our pupils present with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues. Despite this, they achieve extraordinary outcomes and happiness at school.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

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 contributions
  • Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Additional benefits through our Vista platform include:

  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Discount options in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in case of high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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