Are you a hard-working, flexible, enthusiastic, and inspirational team player who is looking to develop their career in a specialist school setting?

The Governors of a SEND school in Warrington are seeking to appoint an experienced PE instructor to help positively shape minds and instil a love of sport, fitness, and healthy lifestyles in our young people to join our team from September 2021 or as soon as possible after that. The successful candidate will deliver sports programs to young people in Key stage 3 and 4, ensure continuity and progression with colleagues delivering in Key stage 2, and play a part in enrichment programmes with a focus on exercise and the benefits of physical well-being.

The appointed candidate will have:

• Drive, enthusiasm, and a passion for a range of sports.
• Relevant experience (either paid or voluntary), in working with young people with SEMH needs or who exhibit challenging behaviours
• Level 3 qualification (A Levels or equivalent) in a subject linked to Sports coaching/Education
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by children with SEMH and their families, and how to support children in their emotional well-being
• The ability to develop and implement policies and practices for PE which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning.
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities
• A high level of interpersonal skills used with pupils and adults.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise records and own workload
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.
• A commitment to excellence for all pupils

We offer you:

• An opportunity to play a major role in the development of a fabulous school
• A dedicated, supportive, and friendly staff
• Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA
• Happy children who enjoy going to school, and parents who strongly support their nurturing ethos
• A supportive Governing Body

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It is possible that the interview may be held over a virtual platform.