At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging PE lessons and support students with diverse needs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in an Alternative Provision setting.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, immediate start, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on student welfare and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people through sport.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status or strong sports coaching background required.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Location: East Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time (5 days a week) / Long-Term Supply with permanent potential
Start Date: As Soon As Possible (Immediate Start)
Salary: £174.712 - £270.95 per day
About the Role
Are you an energetic, resilient, and adaptable PE teacher looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people? We are working in partnership with an established Alternative Provision (AP) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) setting in East Lancashire that is urgently seeking a dedicated Teacher of Physical Education. Many of the students in this setting experience barriers to mainstream education, including ADHD, ASD, and mild-to-moderate behavioural needs. Your goal will be to use sport and physical activity as a vehicle to build trust, improve engagement, foster teamwork, and boost student self-esteem.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Inclusive Lessons: Plan and deliver engaging, adaptive PE and outdoor activity sessions tailored to pupils with varied physical abilities and distinct behavioural needs.
- Promote Positive Behaviour: Utilise effective de-escalation strategies, emotional resilience, and therapeutic approaches to manage classroom and activity behaviour constructively.
- Mentorship & Engagement: Look beyond challenging behaviours to build strong, professional rapport with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS3/KS4) students.
- Track Progress: Monitor student participation, personal development, and attitudes toward physical well-being, adjusting curriculums to suit individual learning plans (ILPs).
- Cross-Curricular Support: Assist colleagues with broader outdoor education, team-building activities, or functional skills delivery when required.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Career Teacher (ECT), or a robust sports coaching background (e.g., PGCE, degree in Sports Science, or equivalent youth work/instructor qualifications).
- Experience: Prior experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), SEND school, or challenging secondary school environment is highly advantageous.
- Personal Attributes: High energy, immense emotional resilience, a patient demeanour, and a natural ability to connect with disengaged youths.
- Compliance: Must hold (or be willing to process) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
Why Apply?
- Immediate Work: Step straight into a rewarding role with an immediate start date.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, support workers, and compassionate leaders dedicated to student welfare.
- Professional Growth: Gain specialised experience in alternative education, behaviour management, and SEND pedagogy.
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