PRU Teacher of PE

Job description

PRU PE Teacher – South London

A specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South London is looking for an enthusiastic and resilient PE Teacher to join their team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PE Teacher who understands the power of sport and physical activity to improve engagement, behaviour, confidence and wellbeing among pupils who have struggled within mainstream education.

The Role

As a PRU PE Teacher, you will deliver engaging and accessible PE lessons to pupils with a range of SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs. You will use sport as a tool to build relationships, develop self-esteem and encourage pupils to re-engage with education.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons adapted to individual needs and abilities
• Deliver a broad range of sporting and physical activities
• Use sport to develop teamwork, resilience, confidence and positive behaviour
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may be disengaged from education
• Manage challenging behaviour using calm, consistent and restorative approaches
• Encourage participation from pupils who may have negative experiences of education
• Track pupil progress and contribute to personalised learning plans
• Work closely with pastoral, SEN and wider support teams

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS with a PE specialism, or relevant teaching experience
• Experience working within a PRU, AP, SEMH or challenging mainstream environment
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• A passion for using sport to engage vulnerable young people
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to motivate pupils and establish clear, positive boundaries
• A genuine commitment to helping young people develop both academically and personally

Location: Southwark, London
Role: PRU PE Teacher
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southwark

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English