PE Teacher - Disley

Empowering Learning; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced PE Teacher & Subject Leader for a full-time role at a SEN school near High Peak. This position provides an opportunity for leadership in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and possess strong leadership and behaviour management skills. The role involves delivering inclusive PE lessons and collaborating with staff to enhance physical wellbeing. Competitive pay and consultant support are offered, with potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity for a permanent leadership role

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE, ideally within an SEN or specialist setting.
• Demonstrates leadership skills or readiness to step into a subject leader role.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons for pupils with special educational needs.
• Take responsibility for PE curriculum development and planning.
• Monitor standards and support whole-school improvement in PE.
• Collaborate with SLT, SEN staff, and support teams.
• Promote physical wellbeing and positive behaviour through sport.

Skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Empowering Learning

Location: Near High Peak
Start Date: January
Contract: Full-time, with the possibility of a permanent position

Empowering Learning is recruiting an experienced and motivated PE Teacher & Subject Leader to join a welcoming SEN school near High Peak from January. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for a PE specialist who is passionate about inclusive education and ready to take on subject leadership responsibility within a supportive SEN setting.

The Role:

• Lead and deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons tailored to pupils with special educational needs
• Take responsibility for PE curriculum development, planning, and progression across the school
• Monitor standards, assess pupil progress, and support whole-school improvement in PE
• Work collaboratively with SLT, SEN staff, and support teams
• Promote physical wellbeing, confidence, and positive behaviour through sport and movement
• Ensure safe practice and safeguarding at all times

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching PE, ideally within an SEN or specialist setting
• Demonstrates leadership skills or readiness to step into a subject leader role
• Is adaptable, patient, and committed to inclusive practice
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills

What Empowering Learning Offers:

• Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement
• Opportunity for a long-term or permanent leadership role
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to professional development and leadership support