Sports Lead

Teaching Personnel; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Bournemouth is looking for a Sports, Health and Wellbeing Lead to support children with special educational needs. The role involves planning and running sessions that promote healthy living and collaboration with outside agencies. Ideal candidates have a strong background in sports, excellent communication skills, and experience in SEMH/SEND. Full-time, term-time only position with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to CPD training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in SEMH / SEND.
• Extensive background in sports.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run own sessions within the school.
• Initiate healthy eating and lifestyle programs.
• Source outside agencies to support the school.

Skills

Supporting children with challenging behaviour

SEMH / SEND experience

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Sports, Health and Wellbeing Lead

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Contract: Permanent, 37hrs a week

Start Date: January 2026

Are you dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential? If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you!

A SEN/PRU Specialist Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Sports, Health and Wellbeing Lead to join their team!

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• The planning and running of your own sessions within the school
• Initiating healthy eating and a general healthy lifestyle
• Sourcing outside agencies to work alongside the school

This role calls for a proactive and imaginative approach to designing curriculum experiences that inspire pupils to learn beyond the classroom! All pupils will have some form of special educational need such as:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language difficulties
• Other behavioural needs

It aims to broaden cultural capital and create memorable opportunities that support their development into adulthood. In addition, the successful candidate will lead sessions to foster a positive learning environment and deliver high-quality sessions and support tailored to their individual needs.

Who We Are Looking For

• Applicant must be comfortable supporting children with challenging behaviour
• SEMH / SEND experience
• Extensive background in sports
• Able to collaborate with other teachers and support staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de‑escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full Time, Term Time only (39 weeks a year)
• Monday – Thursday = 08:00-16:00
• Friday = 08:00-15:30
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD training
• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff
• Strong potential for career progression

If you share the school’s commitment to preparing pupils for a safe, happy and productive adult life, as well as having amazing commitment to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare - get in touch today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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