Teacher of Physical Education - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Broomhill Bank School (Hextable), Hextable

• Ref:KCC886-70027002-272T
• Posted:08/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS (Fringe) + SENA
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:18/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:W/C 18 May 2026

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Broomhill Bank School is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education.

The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Head of PE to design and deliver a curriculum suitable for the needs of our students.They will have the passion and drive to inspire our cohort to participate in a broad curriculum and develop the skills and aptitude tye require to engage in lifelong participation in physical activity.

It would be an advantage for the candidate to have experience delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, although this is not essential.

Broomhill Bank School's ethos is to develop and identify future school leaders.  For the right candidate there will be opportunities to progress within the school.

Our students are aged 11-19 years and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan; they have communication and interaction difficulties. With class sizes of 10 and with additional adult support, we tailor our curriculum and classroom delivery to every student’s individual needs. Our students make good progress thanks to the high-quality teaching and because we are a multi-agency team working alongside our Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy Teams.

We welcome qualified teachers at any stage of their career, from mainstream or special education as well as newly qualified teachers, as we provide a programme of specialist training for all new members of staff, in addition to our ongoing CPD programme. 

We are looking for teachers who:

• Have QTS status or are an NQT who believe, inspire and achieve
• Enjoy working and forging positive relationships with young people
• Provide a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning and role modelling
• Have an enthusiasm for new approaches and implementation of your ideas
• Are reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach to teaching and with a passion to raise standards
• Have the ability to support all children to explore and reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident people
• Are ambitious, professional and are committed to further personal development
• Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application. 

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all. We reserve the right to close vacancies early so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Broomhill Bank School is not just a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, we focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community. There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Students are taught in small classes of 7-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE’s, Entry Level GCSE’s and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual. Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to expand our role and develop new curriculum areas of delivery. If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Eileen Andrade
• Address:Broomhill Bank School (North), Rowhill Rd, Hextable, Kent, BR8 7RP
• Telephone: 01322 662937
• Email: hr@broomhill-bank.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher of Physical Education Job Description
• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
• Child Protection Policy
• DBS Policy
• Teacher of Physical Education Person Specification