Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting 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 supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings.
You will join a highly skilled team committed to making a lasting impact on vulnerable pupils by delivering a dynamic and inclusive PE curriculum. The school emphasizes both academic progress and emotional development, offering a supportive environment with small class sizes.
As a PE Teacher, you will deliver practical and theory-based lessons, with access to excellent facilities and resources to support active learning and personal development.
Position Details
1. Position: PE Teacher
2. Type of work: Teaching PE to SEN students with SEMH needs
3. Contract type: Temp to Perm / Long-term
4. Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time
5. Minimum rate of pay: From £ per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Experience, Training and Qualifications
* QTS or QTLS required
* Experience teaching PE at secondary level (KS3/KS4), ideally within an SEN or SEMH environment
* Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
* Excellent behaviour management skills and a proactive, resilient attitude
* A genuine passion for promoting physical education as a tool for engagement and growth
* Degree in Physical Education or relevant subject area
* Additional qualifications in sports coaching (Level 2+) are highly desirable
Eligibility to Work
* Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one
* Provide two professional child-related references
Benefits Offered by Prospero Teaching
* Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
* Ongoing support from our dedicated SEN team
* Opportunities for permanent roles through a Temp-to-Perm pathway
* £150 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a qualified PE Teacher eager to make a meaningful difference for students with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment agency/education recruitment agency. Successful candidates must complete our full registration process.
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