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Job Title: PE Teacher KS4/ 5
Location: Longdon Parkway, Branston, Burton, DE142WD.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8am -4pm & Wednesdays 8am -5pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated PE Teacher (KS4/KS5) to join our specialist education team based at Longdon Parkway.
Working with students with autism and additional needs, you will deliver engaging, differentiated Physical Education lessons that support students' physical, social, emotional and personal development. In this rewarding role, you will plan and deliver personalised learning, promote healthy lifestyles, foster teamwork and resilience, and work closely with support staff, families and multidisciplinary teams to help every student achieve their potential.
Your passion for Physical Education will inspire students, build confidence, develop motor skills, and encourage lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.
What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Teach Physical Education across KS4 and KS5.
- Monitor, assess and report on student progress and achievement.
- Develop and review individual education and behaviour plans.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Promote participation, teamwork, fitness and wellbeing through a varied PE curriculum.
- Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and wider school staff.
- Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
What you will bring
- QTS with PE Specialism is essential teaching students 14-18years of age.
- Experience teaching Physical Education at KS4 and KS5.
- Experience teaching students with SEND, autism and/or complex needs.
- Ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour approaches.
- A patient, resilient and empathetic approach, with a commitment to student success.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Driving licence is required.
About Our School
Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton, Derby supporting students aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.
Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every student to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life.
Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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