Location: Basingstoke Setting: 11–16 SEMH Provision (PRU – Short Stay) An established alternative education provision in Basingstoke is seeking to appoint a passionate and resilient PE Teacher or Sports Coach to join its dedicated team. This provision operates as a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and short-stay school, supporting pupils aged 11–16 who require a more personalised and specialist approach to education. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who face social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The provision offers a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes, enabling staff to build strong, meaningful relationships and positively influence pupils’ confidence, behaviour, and overall wellbeing. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality PE sessions that promote physical health, teamwork, resilience, and self-regulation. Sport and physical activity play a key role within the curriculum, providing pupils with constructive outlets, opportunities to experience success, and pathways to re-engage with learning. You will be supported by an experienced pastoral and leadership team who are committed to collaborative working and staff development. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver dynamic, inclusive PE lessons tailored to individual needs Use sport as a tool to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal development Build consistent, professional relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and trust Contribute to behaviour support strategies and pastoral development Maintain a safe and structured learning environment The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant relevant coaching experience A strong understanding of behaviour management and restorative approaches Experience working within SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, or similar settings (desirable) Patience, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive education The ability to inspire and motivate young people who may have disengaged from mainstream schooling Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or part-time work, with flexibility available to suit varying availability. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, aligned with the teacher pay scale where applicable. A Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain one prior to appointment. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact and believe in the power of sport to transform lives, we encourage you to apply. Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.