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Are you a passionate and experienced Sports Lead ready to inspire young people and use sport to make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Reeson Education are looking for a motivated Sports Lead to join an Independent SEMH School in Rotherham (S65) starting from September 2026. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a confident professional who can lead and develop the school's sports provision while using physical activity to improve pupils' wellbeing, engagement, confidence, and personal development.
About The Sports Lead Role
As a Sports Lead, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality PE lessons, sports programmes, and enrichment activities across the school. You will lead the development of physical education, promote healthy lifestyles, and work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to use sport as a positive intervention for pupils with SEMH needs.
Key Responsibilities As Sports Lead
- Sports Programme Leadership: Lead and develop an engaging PE curriculum, sports activities, and enrichment programmes that meet the needs of all pupils.
- Behaviour and Wellbeing Through Sport: Use physical activity to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence.
- Student Development: Inspire pupils to participate in sport, encouraging healthy lifestyles, personal achievement, and positive relationships.
- Progress Monitoring: Assess and monitor pupils' physical development, participation, and engagement, providing feedback to school leaders and teaching staff.
- Whole-School Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN professionals, and families to support pupils' academic, emotional, and physical development.
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To Succeed As Sports Lead, You Will Need
- Experience leading sports, PE, or physical activity programmes within a school, youth work, or similar educational setting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Confidence supporting pupils with SEMH needs and promoting positive behaviour through sport.
- A proactive, resilient, and enthusiastic approach to leading physical education.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness through Reeson Education.
Benefits As Sports Lead
- Competitive daily rate of GBP105-GBP140, depending on experience.
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist SEMH training.
- A supportive and collaborative Independent SEMH School environment.
- The opportunity to lead a successful sports provision while making a meaningful impact on pupils' confidence, wellbeing, behaviour, and physical development.
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Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. Successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing for one.
As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high-quality staff to schools across the UK.
For more information or for the Sports Lead role, please contact:
Mitch Stringer
📞 (01142 171747)
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Sports Lead to our team.
Reeson Education
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term, and permanent opportunities across all age groups.
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