PE Teacher
SEMH School - Nantwich
Contract: Full-time, initially fixed-term with the strong possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right person.
This SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) specialist provision in Nantwich is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher who can make a meaningful impact on young people who need stability, understanding, and high-quality teaching.
About the Role
We are looking for a PE Teacher who can:
- Deliver engaging, practical, and inclusive PE lessons across KS3-KS4
- Support pupils with SEMH needs while thriving as a compassionate PE professional
- Work effectively within a caring, trauma-informed team
- Maintain high expectations, consistency, and a positive environment
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs
- Model resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour
- Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
This role is full-time with the potential to become permanent for a PE Teacher who demonstrates passion, commitment, and strong impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality PE lessons for KS3-KS4 pupils
- Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
- Promote physical fitness, wellbeing, teamwork, and positive attitudes
- Implement behaviour management strategies aligned with SEMH principles
- Work closely with pastoral and SEN teams to provide individualised support
- Track progress and produce accurate reports
- Contribute to wider school life, enrichment activities, and sports programmes
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow school policies
Must-Have Skills & Requirements
- Qualified PE Teacher (QTS/QTLS)
- Experience teaching KS3-KS4 PE
- Strong behaviour management and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Understanding of SEMH needs or willingness to learn
- Trauma-informed and nurturing approach
- High levels of resilience, patience, and flexibility
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience working in an alternative provision, PRU, or SEMH environment
- Training in Team Teach / de-escalation / positive behaviour support
- Ability to plan inclusive physical activities for mixed-ability groups
- Understanding of therapeutic or wellbeing-informed practices
- Experience running sports clubs or extracurricular activities
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Coaching qualifications in specific sports
- First Aid qualification
- Experience supporting pupils with additional SEND needs
- Ability to lead whole-school wellbeing or fitness initiatives
- Experience delivering outdoor education or off-site PE activities
What the School Offers
- Small class sizes
- A highly supportive and experienced SEMH team
- Ongoing CPD to help you grow within the SEMH sector
- The opportunity to secure a permanent position if you excel
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click Apply by sending your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Helen Davies, Sales Director & Head of SEND, in our Nantwich office.