Teacher of Physical Education (SEN)

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher for a special school in Birmingham. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire and support boys aged 5 to 14 with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering student development and will work closely with experienced teaching assistants to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. This position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special needs. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled PE specialist teacher with enthusiasm for student development.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality educational provision for students.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and senior leaders.

Skills

Physical Education

Support for SEMH needs

Collaboration with support staff

Empathy and resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience with SEN

Job description

Teacher of Physical Education for Boys School (SEN) – FULL TIME

Academics are looking for a creative and inspirational Physical Education Teacher to join a SEN school based in Birmingham. This is a full time position starting after Easter 2025 and will be up until the end of the academic year July 2025.

ECTs are welcome to apply!

This is a special school for up to 100 boys between the ages of 5 and 14 with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Some of the children also have diagnoses of ASD and ADHD. All of the pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which indicates the key target areas of child development. Teachers are supported by experienced teaching assistants to ensure that the children make expected progress against those targets.

The successful Teacher will:

1. be a highly skilled PE specialist teacher who is enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential;
2. have some experience of supporting and teaching pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist or mainstream setting;
3. be able to work collaboratively with support staff and senior leaders in order to plan and deliver high quality educational provision for our young people;
4. be empathetic to the complex needs of our pupils and also resilient to challenge; understanding that at times our pupils can display challenging behaviours which are a result of their special needs.

If you are a passionate and experienced teacher with a commitment to supporting children with SEN needs, we would love to hear from you!

This position is available immediately, so if you're ready to make an impact, please apply today.