PE Teacher

About the role

East Hall School is a unique and growing specialist SEMH school based in rural Hertfordshire, with a strong emphasis on the outdoors, relationships, connection and preparation for life beyond school.

As we develop across multiple sites (Hitchin and Letchworth), our priority is to ensure that every part of East Hall School remains rooted in the same shared ethos: creating safe, nurturing and ambitious environments where young people can reconnect with education, build confidence in themselves and others, and develop the skills they need to participate successfully in the world around them.

We are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience alongside highly individualised social and emotional support. Our curriculum is carefully planned, ambitious and responsive to the needs, interests and aspirations of each student. We recognise that academic progress is most meaningful when young people feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Our approach is relational and child-centred. Emotional wellbeing sits at the heart of East Hall School, and we place great importance on connection — with trusted adults, peers, animals, the natural environment and, importantly, with oneself. We believe that strong relationships create the foundation from which learning, independence and personal growth can develop.

The majority of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and many have experienced significant barriers to education, including trauma, disrupted placements and periods of disengagement from school. We understand that successful education for these young people requires more than simply returning them to a classroom.

As East Hall School continues to grow, we remain committed to retaining the individualised, relational approach on which the school was founded. Our multi-site model enables us to broaden the range of opportunities available to students while maintaining the sense of community, consistency and connection that defines East Hall School.

Our aim is not simply for students to succeed at school, but to leave East Hall with the confidence, qualifications, relationships and practical skills they need to build fulfilling and successful lives.

The Physical Education Teacher will provide high-quality, ambitious and inclusive PE provision across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The role will work across East Hall School’s multi-site provision and will include both on-site and off-site physical activities. East Hall has a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, personal development, confidence, resilience and preparation for life beyond school.

The postholder will therefore deliver a broad and varied programme that goes beyond traditional school PE. Students may access activities such as sailing, paddle boarding, climbing, archery, rifle/target shooting, volleyball, fitness, team sports and other outdoor and adventurous activities, often using specialist off-site venues and external providers.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, including expedition preparation, physical development and outdoor education.

We are offering candidates that are interested in positions at our school the opportunity to visit our main site in St Paul's Walden, Hitchin on one of the following dates.

Friday 9th October 4pm - 5pm

Thursday 15th October 5-6pm

Thursday 29th October 10 - 11am

If you are interested in attending one of these events please call Laura Spittall on 01462542050 or email [email protected] to book a place.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.