Sports, Health & Wellbeing Lead

Sports, Health & Wellbeing Lead – SEN Specialist School

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £26,016 (actual)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about sports, health, and wellbeing? Do you want to inspire children with special educational needs to lead active, healthy lives? If so, this is your chance to join a specialist SEN/PRU Primary school in Bournemouth as our Sports, Health & Wellbeing Lead.

This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to transform lives through physical activity, positive lifestyle choices, and creative wellbeing initiatives!

What You’ll Do

As our Sports, Health & Wellbeing Lead, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging sports and wellbeing sessions tailored to pupils’ individual needs
• Promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits across the school community
• Build partnerships with external agencies to enhance our wellbeing offer
• Design inclusive, imaginative activities that broaden cultural capital and create memorable experiences beyond the classroom

Our pupils have a range of needs, including:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Speech & Language challenges
• Other behavioural needs

Your work will help prepare pupils for a safe, happy, and productive adult life.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND needs
• No QTS required, but a strong background in sports and physical education
• Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour calmly
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies
• Creative, proactive approach to curriculum design

Why Join Us?

• Full-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)
• Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00 | Fri 08:00–15:30
• Holiday pay
• Access to CPD training
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Ready to Inspire?

If you share our commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing, apply today and start making an impact in January 2026!

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