Teacher - Physical Education

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Council in Nottingham seeks a dedicated teacher to engage KS3/KS4 students with diverse learning needs in PE. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive environment and support pupil reintegration into mainstream education. Strong communication and empathy skills are essential for this role. Flexible work options available, emphasizing professional growth and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience working with special educational needs students.
• Leadership experience in educational settings.
• Ability to work with challenging pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons.
• Support students' reintegration into mainstream schools.
• Collaborate with external agencies for pupil support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Ability to teach special needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Specialism in PE

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration: Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

Role Overview: This role is to teach PE to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student's educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities: A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in PE would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience in teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience in educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures