Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term/Permanent Opportunity
Are you a passionate and resilient PE Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Ipswich that is seeking an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, using sport and physical education to build confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
The Role:
As the successful PE Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils.
Adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and self-confidence through physical activity.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.
Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
Organise and support extracurricular sports and enrichment activities where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support pupils' academic and personal development.
Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment where every pupil can succeed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching PE at secondary level.
Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable.
Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
A calm, patient and resilient approach.
A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In Return, TeacherActive Offers:
Competitive rates of pay in line with the MPS/UPS pay scale.
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
Flexible payment options.
Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
If you're an enthusiastic PE Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEMH secondary school in Ipswich, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Bugsy Barclay on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with TeacherActive's safer recruitment procedures.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£160.00 - £250.00 per day