Job description
PE Teacher – Independent SEN School
Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for an engaging and passionate PE Teacher to join a well-established Independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) School located in Christchurch, Dorset.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated provision that supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings.
You will be joining a highly skilled team committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils by delivering a dynamic and inclusive PE curriculum. The school focuses on both academic progress and emotional development, offering a supportive environment and small class sizes.
As a PE Teacher, you will have the chance to deliver both practical and theory-based lessons, with access to excellent facilities and resources to support active learning and personal development.
Contract Details for PE Teacher:
1. Location: Christchurch, Dorset
2. Position: PE Teacher
3. Type of work: Teaching PE to SEN students with SEMH needs
4. Start date: September 2025
5. Contract type: Temp to Perm / Long-term
6. Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time
7. Minimum rate of pay: From £ per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Experience, Training and Qualifications for PE Teacher role:
8. QTS or QTLS required
9. Experience teaching PE at secondary level (KS3/KS4), ideally within an SEN or SEMH environment
10. Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
11. Excellent behaviour management skills and a proactive, resilient attitude
12. A genuine passion for promoting physical education as a tool for engagement and growth
13. Degree in Physical Education or relevant subject area
14. Additional qualifications in sports coaching (Level 2+) are highly desirable
To be eligible to work as a PE Teacher through Prospero Teaching, you must:
15. Hold the Right to Work in the UK
16. Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one
17. Provide two professional child-related references
Prospero Teaching can offer you:
18. Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
19. Ongoing support from our dedicated SEN team
20. Opportunities for permanent roles through a Temp-to-Perm pathway
21. £150 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you’re a qualified PE Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates must be willing to complete our full registration process.