Assistant Curriculum Leader of PE

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational team as the Assistant Curriculum Leader of PE at Manchester Enterprise Academy. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to inspire students and drive improvements in the curriculum while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Access to discounts

Diverse learning opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the 11-16 phase delivering Good/Outstanding lessons.
• Thorough Physical Education (PE) subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PE curriculum across the Academy.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning.
• Organise and lead extracurricular activities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Motivation

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £31,000 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Curriculum Leader of PE to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a permanent, full time role starting September 2025. Teaching terms MPS-UPS, this role also attracts a TLR 2.1/2a with a value of £3,391

You will:

• Need to be an excellent classroom practitioner with successful experience in the 11-16 phase consistently delivering Good/Outstanding lessons.
• Need to demonstrate thorough Physical Education (PE) subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.
• Have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

• A qualified and experienced Teacher eligible to work in the UK ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum.
• You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner with successful experience in the 11-16 phase consistently delivering Good/Outstanding lessons.
• You will also need to demonstrate thorough Physical Education (PE) subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.
• You will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

Main purpose of the job:

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be for supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students.

The post holder will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader. Key responsibilities will include:

• To lead, manage and develop the PE curriculum across the Academy and develop excellence in teaching to accelerate progress for all students.
• To foster a shared vision in the curriculum team which reflects the whole school vision and to enthuse, inspire and motivate all team members
• To monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies and implementing strategies to improve teaching where necessary
• To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Department are the subject of regular review and consultation
• To manage the finance and resources ensuring effective curricular resource management & deployment to maximise student achievement and attainment
• To collaborate with other curriculum areas to raise attainment through developing overlapping themes and cross curricular learning opportunities
• To promote the provision of a range of enrichment activities and extracurricular activities across the curriculum area
• Organise and lead extracurricular activities, including PE and sports clubs and physical fitness events such as sports day

This advert will close at midday 12pm on Wednesday 21st May and interviews will take place on Friday 23rd May.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.