Part-Time PE Specialist Teacher at Treetops House School (part of Inclusive Care Support) in Hammersmith

Job Description

TREETOPS HOUSE

Part-Time PE Specialist Teacher

Together we nurture potential, build independence and create brighter futures.

• Contract
• Part-time; permanent/fixed-term arrangement to be confirmed
• Working pattern
• Approx. 2 days per week, fixed days where possible
• Salary
• £42,000-£55,000 FTE, pro rata
• Qualification
• Teaching qualification desirable; strong PE/sport expertise and successful experience with young people essential
• Reporting to
• Headteacher / Curriculum Lead
• About Treetops House

Treetops House is a proposed independent day special school in Hammersmith for pupils aged 8-16 (Years 4-11), with a planned capacity of up to 20 pupils across four small classes. Our ethos is calm, nurturing and ambitious. We want every pupil to feel known, valued and safe while developing communication, confidence, independence and preparation for adulthood. Our values - Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Positivity - shape how we work with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals.

The role

Teach PE, movement and physical development across KS2, KS3 and KS4, adapting activity to pupils’ abilities, sensory/medical needs and regulation profiles.

Our ethos and values

RESPECT EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY POSITIVITY

Respect - value ourselves and others, communicate safely and protect dignity.

Excellence - aim high, teach ambitiously and celebrate progress from each pupil’s starting point.

Integrity - act transparently, use evidence responsibly and keep pupils’ best interests central.

Positivity - focus on strengths, possibilities, progress and next steps.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver sequenced PE lessons across different ages and attainment levels.

Assess starting points and record progress concisely.

Make reasonable adjustments for SEND, communication, sensory and medical needs.

Maintain subject-specific health, safety, equipment and risk-assessment controls.

Work effectively with the class teacher or TA.

Support inclusive clubs, sports days, outdoor learning and community opportunities.

Essential

Strong PE/sport teaching or coaching expertise.

Successful experience with children or young people.

Ability to adapt PE for SEND and mixed ability.

Knowledge of safe practice and activity-specific risk assessment.

Desirable

QTS/QTLS or recognised teaching/coaching qualification.

SEND/special-school experience.

First-aid qualification.

GCSE/Entry Level PE, Sports Leadership or relevant accreditation experience.

Why join Treetops House?

Very small classes and the opportunity to know pupils exceptionally well.

A developing school where staff can help shape routines, curriculum resources and culture.

A strong focus on safeguarding, SEND induction, professional development and reflective practice.

Close working with families, local authorities, care/social-care colleagues and other professionals.

Opportunities to contribute to enrichment, community learning and preparation for adulthood.

Application and safeguarding

All applicants should complete the full TES profile and application form. CV-only applications will not be accepted. Applicants should provide a continuous employment and education history from leaving school to the present and explain any gaps clearly. The supporting statement should show how the applicant meets the person specification, using examples from previous work.

Treetops House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to safer-recruitment checks appropriate to the role, including identity, right-to-work, references, enhanced DBS and barred-list checks where applicable, prohibition checks where relevant, overseas checks where required, and other statutory checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence.

Important status information

Treetops House remains a proposed school. The DfE registration application is pending. Appointment and start date are subject to registration, satisfactory safer-recruitment checks and confirmed opening arrangements.

Location: Hammersmith, London | Start date: subject to DfE registration and confirmed opening arrangements