PE Teacher SEMH School - Northwich Contract: Full-time, initially fixed-term with the strong possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right person. This SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) specialist provision in Northwich is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher who can make a meaningful impact on young people who need stability, understanding, and high-quality teaching. About the Role We are looking for a PE Teacher who can: Deliver engaging, practical, and inclusive PE lessons across KS3-KS4 Support pupils with SEMH needs while thriving as a compassionate PE professional Work effectively within a caring, trauma-informed team Maintain high expectations, consistency, and a positive environment Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs Model resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils This role is full-time with the potential to become permanent for a PE Teacher who demonstrates passion, commitment, and strong impact. Key Responsibilities Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality PE lessons for KS3-KS4 pupils Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment Promote physical fitness, wellbeing, teamwork, and positive attitudes Implement behaviour management strategies aligned with SEMH principles Work closely with pastoral and SEN teams to provide individualised support Track progress and produce accurate reports Contribute to wider school life, enrichment activities, and sports programmes Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow school policies Must-Have Skills & Requirements Qualified PE Teacher (QTS/QTLS) Experience teaching KS3-KS4 PE Strong behaviour management and ability to remain calm under pressure Understanding of SEMH needs or willingness to learn Trauma-informed and nurturing approach High levels of resilience, patience, and flexibility Excellent communication and teamwork skills Good-to-Have Skills Experience working in an alternative provision, PRU, or SEMH environment Training in Team Teach / de-escalation / positive behaviour support Ability to plan inclusive physical activities for mixed-ability groups Understanding of therapeutic or wellbeing-informed practices Experience running sports clubs or extracurricular activities Nice-to-Have Skills Coaching qualifications in specific sports First Aid qualification Experience supporting pupils with additional SEND needs Ability to lead whole-school wellbeing or fitness initiatives Experience delivering outdoor education or off-site PE activities What the School Offers Small class sizes A highly supportive and experienced SEMH team Ongoing CPD to help you grow within the SEMH sector The opportunity to secure a permanent position if you excel How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please click Apply by sending your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Helen Davies, Sales Director & Head of SEND, in our Nantwich office