PE Teacher

PE Teacher
SEMH School - Nantwich

Contract: Full-time, initially fixed-term with the strong possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right person.

This SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) specialist provision in Nantwich is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher who can make a meaningful impact on young people who need stability, understanding, and high-quality teaching.

We are looking for a PE Teacher who can:

• Deliver engaging, practical, and inclusive PE lessons across KS3-KS4

• Support pupils with SEMH needs while thriving as a compassionate PE professional

• Work effectively within a caring, trauma-informed team

• Maintain high expectations, consistency, and a positive environment

• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs

• Model resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour

• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils

This role is full-time with the potential to become permanent for a PE Teacher who demonstrates passion, commitment, and strong impact.

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality PE lessons for KS3-KS4 pupils

• Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment

• Promote physical fitness, wellbeing, teamwork, and positive attitudes

• Implement behaviour management strategies aligned with SEMH principles

• Work closely with pastoral and SEN teams to provide individualised support

• Track progress and produce accurate reports

• Contribute to wider school life, enrichment activities, and sports programmes

• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow school policies

• Qualified PE Teacher (QTS/QTLS)

• Experience teaching KS3-KS4 PE

• Strong behaviour management and ability to remain calm under pressure

• Understanding of SEMH needs or willingness to learn

• Trauma-informed and nurturing approach

• High levels of resilience, patience, and flexibility

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Experience working in an alternative provision, PRU, or SEMH environment

• Training in Team Teach / de-escalation / positive behaviour support

• Ability to plan inclusive physical activities for mixed-ability groups

• Understanding of therapeutic or wellbeing-informed practices

• Experience running sports clubs or extracurricular activities

• Coaching qualifications in specific sports

• First Aid qualification

• Experience supporting pupils with additional SEND needs

• Ability to lead whole-school wellbeing or fitness initiatives

• Experience delivering outdoor education or off-site PE activities

• Small class sizes

• A highly supportive and experienced SEMH team

• Ongoing CPD to help you grow within the SEMH sector

• The opportunity to secure a permanent position if you excel

If you are interested in this position, please click Apply by sending your CV. Alternatively, you can contact Helen Davies, Sales Director & Head of SEND, in our Nantwich office.