Job Description

Sports Instructor - Harbour School Dorset

Salary: 21,730-33,901 per annum plus generous pension and sick pay scheme. 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

This isn't just a job. It's a purpose.

We've been on an incredible journey over the past three years at Harbour School Dorset. From opening the doors to our brand-new school, to tripling our student and staff numbers, we're now reaching the final phase of our growth, with a total of 150 brilliant young people at our school this September.

Now, we're looking for someone special to join us on the next stage of that journey - and that someone might be you.

Who we are:

Harbour School Dorset is a part of the Delta Education Trust. We are specialists in supporting young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We believe in more than just education - we believe in belonging, understanding, and helping every child find joy, purpose, and confidence in life.

Our students may arrive with barriers, but they leave with belief.

The role: More than a PE Teacher

As our new Sports Instructor, you'll be shaping more than just physical fitness - you'll be building confidence, resilience, and life skills. You'll create a positive, engaging environment where every student, regardless of their ability or background, can succeed and feel proud of what they achieve.

You'll plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive PE lessons, both indoors and outdoors, helping students explore and enjoy movement, teamwork and challenge. You'll be a role model, mentor, and motivator.

Who you are

You might be a qualified PE teacher, a skilled sports coach, or an experienced youth worker with a passion for physical development - if you can teach sport in a way that connects with and uplifts young people who need it most, we want to hear from you.

You understand that behaviour is communication You know how to adapt, motivate, and connect with young people You're enthusiastic, resilient, and deeply human You believe in second chances - and third ones too

Why join us?

A values-driven school that puts relationships first Ongoing professional development and trust-wide support A school where every voice matters, including yours You'll finish each day knowing you made a difference
If you're ready to help shape futures through sport, to challenge the norm and champion young people, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more, please contact HR@Deltaeducationtrust.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,730.00-33,901.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025