Teacher of P.E in Bury

BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL is a new-build specialist secondary school that opened in 2024, providing education for students aged 11–16 with autism. We offer small class sizes and a calm, structured learning environment, with specialist indoor and outdoor facilities to support a broad PE and physical activity offer. The school places strong emphasis on physical wellbeing, teamwork and community engagement.

Our PE provision includes both accredited and entry-level pathways and makes purposeful use of community-based learning opportunities. The school delivers two pathways:

• A Vocational Pathway with an academic focus, supporting students to achieve recognised qualifications including GCSEs
• An Independence Pathway, with a greater emphasis on functional skills, entry-level certificates and general life skills to support preparation for adulthood

We are seeking a confident and proactive Physical Education teacher to deliver high-quality PE across KS3 and KS4. The role includes delivery of both GCSE PE and Entry Level Certificates, alongside community-based physical activity. The successful candidate will be comfortable planning and leading off-site lessons and supporting students to access sport and physical activity beyond the school site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver PE lessons at KS3 and KS4
• Deliver GCSE PE and Entry Level Certificate PE courses
• Plan and lead community-based PE and physical activity sessions
• Organise and support internal and external sports events, fixtures and activities
• Promote physical wellbeing, teamwork and positive engagement in sport
• Ensure high standards of safety, risk assessment and behaviour management during on- and off-site activities
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure inclusive access to PE
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of SEND needs
• Support assessment, accreditation and evidence gathering
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the PE curriculum and enrichment offer

Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. We have a world-class team that works relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, ensuring they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as individuals prepared for next-century living.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Brookhaven Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment. An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required.

Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.