Physical Education (PE) Teacher

The PRIDE Academy, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8AB

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  to be confirmed

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time: Teachers Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS (£37,870 - £50,474) / UPS (£52,219 - £56,154)
• Additional allowances:

  plus SEN 1 (£2,787)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join The PRIDE Academy, working with young people who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a positive impact on students’ wellbeing, confidence and personal development. You will play a key role in delivering engaging, adaptive PE lessons within a safe and supportive environment, helping students develop physical skills, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation for health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons that meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH profiles.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Use assessment and progress data to inform teaching, set personalised targets and track student development.
• Contribute to the development of a broad and inclusive PE curriculum, including extracurricular and enrichment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, pastoral teams and external professionals to support individual student needs.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a degree in Physical Education or a related subject.
• Experience teaching PE and supporting students with challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs, inclusive teaching strategies and behaviour management approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Resilient, empathetic and adaptable, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

The PRIDE Academy, PE Teacher - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

About The PRIDE Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The PRIDE Academy website
• Email address: starapdar@theprideacademy.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pride-academy-west-drayton

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