PE Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job title: PE Teacher

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: December 2025

UK applicants only - this role does not offer visa sponsorship

At The Holden School, part of Acorn Education, we believe movement is more than just sport - it's confidence, connection, and wellbeing. We're a specialist SEMH school supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and we're looking for an exceptional PE Teacher to harness the power of movement to unlock confidence, calm, and capability.

About the Role

As our new PE Teacher, you'll do more than deliver lessons - you'll open doors, inspire belief, and help build healthier futures for every student.
This is your chance to bring energy, creativity, and compassion into every session - using movement to spark confidence, teamwork, and joy. You'll be part of a passionate team that celebrates every small victory and helps young people discover what they're capable of - on and off the field. At our school, PE isn't just about fitness; it's about belonging, resilience, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons that inspire participation and progress.
• Use sport and activity to promote confidence, emotional wellbeing, and teamwork.
• Support learners with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs through adaptive, relational teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and LSAs to create joined-up support for every child.
• Lead enrichment opportunities - from fixtures to outdoor adventures - that get students active and thriving.
• Be a positive role model, championing healthy lifestyles, perseverance and self-belief.

Who We're Looking For

You're not just a teacher - you're a motivator, mentor, and natural leader who brings energy, empathy, and an unshakeable belief in every young person's potential.

• UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Experience teaching PE - ideally with young people who have SEN or SEMH needs
• A creative, adaptable teaching style
• Strong behaviour management with a focus on relationships and trust
• An understanding of how movement supports mental health and emotional regulation
• A team spirit and a willingness to go the extra mile - every single day

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.