Job Description

PE Teacher

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Grantham School - Grantham

Compensation: £28,618 - £41,137 / year

Do you have experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, committed to providing the best access to education for our young people?

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Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are currently seeking a PE Teacher to deliver lessons to a small group of pupils based at our established SEN School in Grantham.

This school is a friendly and successful provision, currently supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with special education needs.

What we are looking for


We are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated qualified teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum. Pupils will be expected to cover a range of qualification ranging from Entry Level Certificates, through Functional Skills to GCSE. This will be an exciting opportunity for a dedicated classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils at the school.

A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and sense of humour. If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you. We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

What we need from you:

• Experience in supporting young people who have special educational needs
• The ability to deliver PE lessons
• Proven experience in providing physical education
• Proven experience in working with young people that challenge
• Sound curriculum knowledge
• A committed, conscientious and passionate approach
• Dedication to support inclusion
• The ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
• The ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
• The ability to build good relationships with young people and staff members
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A good sense of humour

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary between £28,618 and £41,137 ( subject to a salary review in September 2026)
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!