Assistant Head of PE

Wollaston School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollaston School seeks an Assistant Head of PE to lead academic PE provision at Key Stage 4 and drive high standards across the department.

You will oversee assessment, data analysis, and targeted interventions, working with staff to ensure outstanding outcomes for students. The role requires strong leadership and a passion for sports excellence, with a supportive school culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead on standards and raise attainment.
• Strong data analysis and tracking of student progress.
• Excellent communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Experience coaching and leading sport and games across PE.

Responsibilities

• Raising student achievement in Key Stage 4 PE qualifications.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Leading on assessment moderation, tracking progress, and coordinating interventions.
• Supporting curriculum planning and exam preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Coaching

Curriculum planning

Education

QTS

KS4 PE experience

Job description

ASSISTANT HEAD OF PE – Academic PE Lead, KS4 Outcomes

Required For January 2027 start – Permanent Position – MPS / UPS + TLR2A

Are you passionate about driving academic success and inspiring excellence in Physical Education? Wollaston School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Head of PE to lead our academic provision at Key Stage 4.

As Academic PE Leader, you will play a pivotal role in raising standards, enhancing teaching quality, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for our students. You’ll lead on assessment, data analysis, and targeted interventions, working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the highest standards. Wollaston School offers a very successful Extra Curricular sporting programme with excellent facilities and passionate PE staff. An ability to coach and lead sports and games is encouraged.

Key responsibilities include:

• Raising student achievement and attainment in Key Stage 4 PE qualifications.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Leading on assessment moderation, tracking progress, and coordinating interventions.
• Supporting curriculum planning and exam preparation.

We are looking for:

• An outstanding teacher with QTS and experience of Key Stage 4 PE.
• Proven ability to raise achievement and drive improvement.
• Strong leadership, data analysis, and communication skills.
• A commitment to high expectations, inclusion, and safeguarding.

Why join Wollaston School?

You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team in a vibrant secondary school with a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing 5th October 2026

For enquiries, including booking a visit, please email: [e-mail]

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and the provision of two references one of which MUST be your most recent or last employer.