At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. PE Teacher
Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB
Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
At The Holden School, part of Acorn Education, we believe movement is more than just sport its confidence, connection, and wellbeing. Were a specialist SEMH school supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and were looking for an exceptional PE Teacher to harness the power of movement to unlock confidence, calm, and capability.
As our new PE Teacher, youll do more than deliver lessons youll open doors, inspire belief, and help build healthier futures for every student.
Youll be part of a passionate team that celebrates every small victory and helps young people discover what theyre capable of on and off the field. At our school, PE isnt just about fitness; Deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons that inspire participation and progress.
Support learners with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs through adaptive, relational teaching.
Collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and LSAs to create joined-up support for every child.
Lead enrichment opportunities from fixtures to outdoor adventures that get students active and thriving.
Youre not just a teacher youre a motivator, mentor, and natural leader who brings energy, empathy, and an unshakeable belief in every young persons potential.
UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
Experience teaching PE ideally with young people who have SEN or SEMH needs
A creative, adaptable teaching style
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build condence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.