PE Teacher

PE Teacher - Therapeutic SEMH School

Oakham, Rutland

Start

Ideally mid/late February

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Are you a PE Teacher who understands the positive impact that physical activity can have on young people's confidence, emotional wellbeing and regulation?

SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a PE Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover.

The school supports young people with SEMH needs, and PE plays an important role in helping pupils develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and positive relationships.

You will plan and deliver engaging PE sessions adapted to the needs and abilities of individual pupils.

You'll be responsible for

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Planning and delivering accessible and engaging PE lessons

Planning and delivering accessible and engaging PE lessons

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Adapting activities to suit different abilities and needs

Adapting activities to suit different abilities and needs

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Encouraging participation and confidence

Encouraging participation and confidence

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Supporting teamwork and positive relationships

Supporting teamwork and positive relationships

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Using physical activity to support wellbeing and regulation

Using physical activity to support wellbeing and regulation

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Maintaining clear routines and expectations

Maintaining clear routines and expectations

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Building positive relationships with pupils

Building positive relationships with pupils

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Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team

Working closely with support staff and the wider therapeutic team

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Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress

Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress

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QTS or a recognised teaching qualification

QTS or a recognised teaching qualification

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Strong PE teaching experience

Strong PE teaching experience

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Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills

Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills

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A calm, patient and consistent approach

A calm, patient and consistent approach

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Experience or understanding of SEMH

Experience or understanding of SEMH

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The ability to adapt activities for pupils with different needs

The ability to adapt activities for pupils with different needs

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A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

SEMH, SEND, AP or specialist school experience would be highly desirable, although mainstream PE Teachers with strong behaviour management skills are encouraged to apply.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team within a therapeutic setting where staff genuinely work together around the needs of each young person.

The school recognises that physical activity can be a powerful tool for improving confidence, regulation, relationships and engagement.

Start ideally mid/late February - fixed-term maternity cover.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.