PE Teacher - Disley

Empowering Learning; High Peak; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in High Peak is seeking a passionate PE Teacher & Subject Leader to join their SEN school. The successful candidate will lead inclusive PE lessons and develop the PE curriculum. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in SEN settings. This full-time role offers dedicated consultant support and the opportunity for permanent placement with competitive pay and professional development access.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity for long-term or permanent role

Competitive rates of pay

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE, ideally within an SEN or specialist setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or potential for a subject leader role.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons.
• Take responsibility for PE curriculum development.
• Monitor standards and assess pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with SLT and SEN staff.
• Promote physical wellbeing and positive behaviour.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Patience

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