Head of Academic PE

STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent academic institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Academic PE. The role includes leading a key department, enhancing the PE curriculum, and organizing co-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a proven teaching record at GCSE and A Level. The school offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on fostering a love of sport among students.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free lunches during term time

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a PE department or overseeing a scheme of work.
• Experience in delivering co-curricular activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the PE curriculum for Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Organise enrichment activities and competitions.
• Support the Director of Sport in PE and Games delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching PE to GCSE and A Level

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Interest in PE pedagogy

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

The role

Streatham and Clapham High School is looking for an experienced and well-qualified teacher to take on a key leadership role as Head of Academic PE. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving and ambitious department where academic PE is flourishing, with strong uptake at both GCSE and A Level.

You will lead on all aspects of the PE curriculum and ensure excellent teaching and learning across the department. You will assume responsibility for enhancing and developing the Academic PE programme at Key Stages 4 and 5, while also supporting the Director of Sport in the delivery of PE and Games throughout the school.

In addition to this, you will play a full role in the co-curricular life of the department, organising enrichment activities such as fixtures, training sessions, competitions and rallies. Your work will help to sustain a broad range of sporting opportunities for sportswomen of all abilities, inspiring a lifelong love of sport and physical activity in our students.

About you

You will be a well-qualified teacher with leadership experience within a PE department, such as overseeing a scheme of work or leading a key stage. You will have a proven track record of teaching PE to GCSE and A Level, a strong interest in PE pedagogy and experience of organising or taking part in co-curricular activities. Excellent leadership, organisational and administrative skills are also essential for success in this role.

Sports at Streatham and Clapham High School

The Sports Department provides extensive opportunities for pupils to compete at local, regional, national and international levels. Pupils benefit from outstanding facilities, including a full-size all-weather hockey pitch, three outdoor netball courts, a dance studio and rowing facility, a large four-court badminton sports hall, a fitness suite and a spacious teaching room.

A wide variety of sports is taught within the curriculum, with a particular focus on hockey, netball, athletics, cross-country, gymnastics, cricket, rowing, touch rugby and football.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four-acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For full details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than 08:00am, on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 5th January 2026, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.