Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an enthusiastic PE Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire young people and make a lasting difference?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist secondary SEND school in Quidenham, Norfolk, seeking a passionate PE Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated communication and learning needs. With small class sizes, excellent support from experienced Teaching Assistants, and a calm, structured learning environment, you'll have the opportunity to deliver engaging PE lessons that help pupils develop confidence, teamwork and lifelong healthy habits.
The Role:
As the successful PE Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons for KS3 and KS4 pupils.
Adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with ASD and associated needs.
Promote physical wellbeing, confidence and resilience through sport and physical activity.
Create an inclusive environment where every pupil can participate and succeed.
Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where necessary.
Encourage positive behaviour through structured routines and consistent expectations.
Organise extracurricular sports activities and enrichment opportunities where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider school team to support pupil development.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching PE within a secondary setting.
Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) or additional needs is desirable.
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
A patient, flexible and compassionate approach.
A passion for helping every young person achieve their potential.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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.
The opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive specialist setting.
If you're a dedicated PE Teacher looking to make a genuine impact within a specialist secondary setting in Quidenham, Norfolk, 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
£150.00 - £250.00 per day