PE Teacher SEND

PE Teacher

Slough

Permanent September 2025

MPS/UPS fringe

An Alternative Provision Academy is seeking to recruit an energetic and inspiring PE / Sport Teacher for their special school in Slough. Their aim is to help our pupils to make positive behaviour choices and become independent learners with positive futures.

This is a small special school for young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Working in an AP or specialist setting takes a special kind of person and is different from a mainstream school.

With an average of 8 pupils in a class and a shorter, but much more intense teaching day, it gives you the time and ability to get to know the pupils in-depth and support their needs to secure the best possible personal and educational outcomes. The successful candidate will find this post challenging, exciting, varied, and fulfilling. You will be working with a range of dedicated staff who want to achieve the best outcomes for our cohort of young people.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and enthusiastic PE teacher with a passion for the subject and promote the love of learning within the PE curriculum. You will also have a passion for SEND and for meeting the individual needs of pupils. You will also have a passion for supporting pupils with SEND and for meeting their individual needs. As a teacher of PE, you will have knowledge of the relevant curriculum for KS3 and KS4, experience of teaching a variety of sports and activities to pupils with a range of vulnerabilities, challenging behaviour or SEND, and above all, have the desire and drive to see the most vulnerable young people in society succeed.

You will be an energetic, highly resilient and adaptable individual with excellent creativity and flexibility of thinking to ensure challenges are met and problems are solved. The ability to be flexible and work alongside a team are essential. A high level of understanding of SEMH, SEND, safeguarding, equality and fairness are as important as a good sense of humour, openness and compassion; all of which will be needed in this role to support our young people through these challenging times. The ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies is essential.

This post is most suitable for those with either a mainstream, AP, or special school background, with a strong understanding of SEND and how to meet pupils needs. However, we will consider an ECT or experienced unqualified teacher who demonstrates experience and passion for working with pupils with SEND.