PE Teacher

PE Teacher – Secondary SEND

We are looking for an energetic, passionate, and dedicated PE Teacher to join our brand-new school, River Valley, based in Sheffield.

As a PE Teacher, your day will be varied, rewarding, and active. You will follow a flexible structure while delivering engaging Physical Education lessons tailored to the individual needs of Secondary‑aged SEND learners. You will design bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that support physical development, wellbeing, teamwork, resilience, and confidence.

Our approach is rooted in Trauma Informed Practice, where you will be fully supported to deliver safe, relational, and nurturing PE experiences. Our schools are proud recipients of the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award, demonstrating our commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for all students.

In return, you will join a developing and supportive organisation during a period of exciting growth. You will receive full training in Pro‑active Approaches, along with ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.

Many of our young people have experienced disrupted education and inconsistent relationships with adults; therefore, we seek committed, consistent, and caring educators who want to build meaningful, long‑term progress within a therapeutic, alternative education setting.

• Term Time working aligned with the local authority
• Company pension
• Simplyhealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme
• Commitment to ongoing training and development – Gold Investors in People Award

River Valley School is a brand-new provision opening in Early 2026, supporting children and young people aged 6–18 years. We offer a therapeutic, bespoke learning package aiming to secure the best possible outcomes for every young person.

The school is located next to the innovative Skills Street Project, enabling rich, hands‑on, real‑world learning opportunities.

• Simplyhealth Medical Cashback Scheme
• Company pension
• Employee support programmes
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity package (after one year of service)
• Ongoing training and CPD provided by our Learning & Development Team
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme
• Foster Carer referral bonus
• Long service and recognition programme

• Strong written and IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and external professionals
• Ability to actively listen and build trust
• NQTS or QTS registration (PE specialism desirable)
• Valid UK Driving Licence – essential for this role
• Right to Work in the UK

For more information or to request the full role profile, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team:

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, sex, disability, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.