SEMH PE Teacher

School Type: SEMH (ages 5-16)Location: Grantham (NG31)Pay Rate: £150 - £220 per day (DOE)Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term CoverStart Date: ASAP

Are you a dedicated PE Teacher with experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs? A specialist SEMH school in Grantham is seeking a full-time teacher to join their team on a long-term (sickness cover) basis. This role is ideal for someone who brings empathy, resilience, and a passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The school focuses on providing a curriculum that nurtures both emotional development and academic progress. In this position, you will be instrumental in shaping positive learning experiences through consistency, creativity, and relationship-based practice.

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons tailored to learners with SEMH needs

• Implement restorative and trauma-informed strategies to support behaviour

• Establish supportive and respectful relationships with pupils, families, and staff

• Help students work towards EHCP targets while encouraging personal development

• Create a classroom environment that is inclusive, safe, and structured

• Track and assess progress, adjusting approaches where required

• Take part in school-wide activities, events, and enrichment sessions

• QTS or a recognised teaching qualification (required)

• Experience within SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings (advantageous but not mandatory)

• Confident behaviour management and strong communication abilities

• A trauma-informed, child-centred teaching style

• Patience, determination, and a commitment to inclusive education

• Ability to build rapport and motivate students with complex needs

This is a great opportunity for a PE specialist looking to join a welcoming and supportive SEMH school.

Send your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will contact you to organise a school visit.