PE Teacher

Senploy; Oakham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SEND Inclusion Support is partnering with a therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a PE Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will plan and deliver accessible PE sessions tailored to pupils with SEMH needs.

Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team, you’ll help pupils build confidence, resilience and positive relationships through sport, routines and consistent expectations.

A calm, patient approach and strong behaviour management are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong PE teaching experience.
• Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Experience or understanding of SEMH.
• The ability to adapt activities for pupils with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering accessible and engaging PE lessons.
• Adapting activities to suit different abilities and needs.
• Encouraging participation and confidence.
• Supporting teamwork and positive relationships.
• Using physical activity to support wellbeing and regulation.
• Maintaining clear routines and expectations.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team.
• Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress.

Skills

PE teaching

Behaviour management

SEMH understanding

Adapt activities

Calm patient approach

Teamwork with staff

Pupil engagement

Education

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Are you a PE Teacher who understands the positive impact that physical activity can have on young people's confidence, emotional wellbeing and regulation?

SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a PE Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover.

The school supports young people with SEMH needs, and PE plays an important role in helping pupils develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and positive relationships.

You will plan and deliver engaging PE sessions adapted to the needs and abilities of individual pupils.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering accessible and engaging PE lessons


• Planning and delivering accessible and engaging PE lessons


• Adapting activities to suit different abilities and needs


• Adapting activities to suit different abilities and needs


• Encouraging participation and confidence


• Encouraging participation and confidence


• Supporting teamwork and positive relationships


• Supporting teamwork and positive relationships


• Using physical activity to support wellbeing and regulation


• Using physical activity to support wellbeing and regulation


• Maintaining clear routines and expectations


• Maintaining clear routines and expectations


• Building positive relationships with pupils


• Building positive relationships with pupils


• Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team


• Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team


• Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress


• Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress


• QTS or a recognised teaching qualification


• QTS or a recognised teaching qualification


• Strong PE teaching experience


• Strong PE teaching experience


• Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills


• Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills


• A calm, patient and consistent approach


• A calm, patient and consistent approach


• Experience or understanding of SEMH


• Experience or understanding of SEMH


• The ability to adapt activities for pupils with different needs


• The ability to adapt activities for pupils with different needs


• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed


• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

SEMH, SEND, AP or specialist school experience would be highly desirable, although mainstream PE Teachers with strong behaviour management skills are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team within a therapeutic setting where staff genuinely work together around the needs of each young person.

The school recognises that physical activity can be a powerful tool for improving confidence, regulation, relationships and engagement.

Start ideally mid/late February - fixed-term maternity cover.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.