— this role does not offer visa sponsorship
Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Where your work has purpose, and your impact is felt every single day?
We’re seeking a passionate Physical Education Lead ready to leave behind bureaucracy and reconnect with the heart of teaching. At Manor House School, every day is an opportunity to change a life, and every lesson is a chance to build brighter futures.
About the Role
As PE Lead, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that Physical Education is delivered to the highest standards across the school. You will have the opportunity to shape and inspire the curriculum, creating lessons that are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to each pupil’s needs.
You’ll lead a department of committed staff, supporting and developing colleagues while promoting a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence in teaching. Your role will also involve monitoring student progress, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing interventions to ensure all pupils can succeed.
Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with other OFG schools to share best practices, develop the PE curriculum, and ensure consistency across pathways. You’ll also engage with wider school leadership through middle leader training, quality assurance, and strategic planning, contributing to the overall success of the school.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to lead enrichment activities, competitions, and outdoor learning experiences, helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference, lead with creativity and compassion, and have a direct impact on pupils’ lives every single day.
Responsibilities & Purpose
1. Lead and develop high-quality PE teaching across the school.
2. Design, review, and implement the PE curriculum with clear progression for all pathways.
3. Monitor pupil progress, delivering interventions and supporting achievement.
4. Support and develop staff, promoting professional growth and high standards.
5. Collaborate with other OFG schools and school leadership to share best practice and maintain quality assurance.
6. Organise and oversee enrichment, competitions, and outdoor learning opportunities.
Essential Requirements
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
8. Experience delivering high-quality PE lessons and leading curriculum development
9. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
10. Passion for personalised, purposeful education and pupil development
About us
Manor House School is an independent, DfE-registered school supporting boys and girls aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each pupil, enabling them to achieve success in ways that are meaningful to them. Our co-educational setting offers a supportive and structured environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a small school with a capacity of 71, we pride ourselves on creating a close-knit community where every pupil receives personalised attention and support.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
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 you’ll 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
11. Life Assurance
12. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
13. “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 that’s right for you, including:
14. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
15. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
16. Cycle to Work Schemes
17. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
18. Critical illness cover
19. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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