Head of Academic PE

Wetherby Senior School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium educational institution located in the City of Westminster is seeking a Head of Academic PE to start in September 2026. The ideal candidate will lead the PE curriculum, support departmental staff, and promote a comprehensive approach to sports and physical education. Responsibilities include managing the curriculum and teaching practical PE across key stages. The school values commitment to pastoral care and offers a dynamic teaching environment with excellent facilities for student development.

Qualifications

• Outstanding subject knowledge and enthusiasm for PE.
• Ability to deliver dynamic lessons for all ability ranges.
• Commitment to pastoral care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academic PE curriculum.
• Organize educational trips to enhance learning.
• Monitor teaching quality and pupil progress.

Skills

Outstanding subject knowledge

Effective communication skills

Administrative and organizational skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

Ability to teach PE to A Level

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. ROLE SUMMARY: Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Inspired Education Group of Schools. There are approximately 450 boys on roll, all of whom study at least one language for 5 years and we regularly add at least 0.5 of a grade Value Added at both IGCSE and A Level. Our students achieve grades that allow them to gain places at top UK universities such as; Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL and universities abroad such as the University of Chicago, Georgetown, Princeton, Bocconi in Milan and the IE Business School Madrid. At Wetherby Senior School we seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of the School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further establish and develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School's co‑curricular activities. Wetherby Senior School are looking to appoint a Head of Academic PE to start September 2026. There are currently five full‑time members of the PE/Games department, supported by external coaches and other members of the teaching body to allow a broad programme of physical activity. Sport is an important part of the boys' development and wellbeing and is a compulsory activity for all boys at Wetherby Senior School. Wetherby Senior School has a variety of onsite facilities, including a strength gym, fitness and boxing studios, while next year we will have use of the facilities at Wood Lane, Wetherby Pembridge Sports Ground. Our major Winter sports are Football and Rugby, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics in the Summer term. In Physical Education, a range of subjects are covered across Key Stages 3 and 4. These include Youth Athletic Development, Yoga & Wellbeing, Invasion Games, Striking and Fielding, Table Tennis. In addition to timetable Games and PE lessons, the department runs a variety of Co‑Curricular sporting clubs in all our available sports, as well as Basketball. In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in‑person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 24th January 2026. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2026. For more information and to register, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/7236/

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academic PE curriculum, including schemes of work, assessment, academic standards and enrichment
• Keep curriculum content current by integrating external subject developments and promoting academic enquiry
• Organise and lead educational trips to enhance pupils' learning experiences
• Manage and support departmental staff through induction, observation, feedback and professional development
• Ensure consistent use of rewards, sanctions and effective behaviour management across the department
• Monitor the quality of teaching, pupil tracking, written reports and scrutiny of pupil work
• Support staff in meeting the needs of pupils with learning, medical, social or other difficulties
• Oversee pupil progress, option choices and university applications, and develop links with university PE departments
• Teach practical PE and Games across all Key Stages, with a preferred specialism in Football, Rugby or Cricket
• Promote enthusiasm for sport and contribute to high‑quality teaching resources and programmes of study
• Manage departmental administration, including planning, inspection readiness, meetings and annual reporting
• Contribute to fixtures, tours, enrichment activities and the wider PE and co‑curricular programme

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• The ability to teach PE to A Level.
• Have outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School's co‑curricular programme.
• Excellent inter‑personal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.

Safeguarding Statement

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.