Head of Faculty & Physical Education and Outdoor Education

Outcomes First Group; Wealden; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Faculty for PE and Outdoor Education. This leadership role involves shaping and delivering an inspiring curriculum, ensuring high pupil standards, and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should possess UK QTS, relevant qualifications, and have experience supporting students with diverse needs. The role offers a 4-day working week with various benefits including life assurance, mental health support, and a flexible perks platform.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week

Life assurance & pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Must hold UK QTS and a relevant honours degree.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC and learning difficulties required.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the PE and Outdoor Education curriculum.
• Ensure high standards of pupil attainment and outcomes.
• Inspire and manage the PE and ODE team for career development.
• Implement differentiated schemes of work for student success.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to improve departmental standards.
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.

Skills

Strong understanding of SEMH needs

Compassionate and resilient

Knowledgeable in PE and ODE areas

Creative and flexible

Education

UK QTS and a relevant honours degree

Job description

Overview

The Head of Faculty (PE and Outdoor Education) is a key leadership role responsible for shaping, developing, and delivering an inspiring PE and Outdoor Education curriculum across all key stages. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo, and clinical team to ensure every student has access to high‑quality physical education, outdoor learning experiences, and extra‑curricular opportunities that support their academic, social, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engaging PE and Outdoor Education curriculum across all key stages and sites.
• Ensure high standards of pupil attainment, progress, and outcomes within the faculty.
• Inspire, motivate and manage the PE and ODE team, providing supervision, performance management, and career development support.
• Design and implement differentiated schemes of work that enable all students to make progress and achieve their potential.
• Undertake regular audits, quality assurance checks and self‑evaluation to maintain and improve standards across the department.
• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met in lessons, outdoor activities and preparation areas.

Qualifications

• UK QTS and a relevant honours degree.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and experience supporting pupils with ASC, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Compassionate and resilient – able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges.
• Knowledgeable – comfortable teaching all three areas of PE and ODE.
• Creative and flexible – adapt and innovate to meet individual needs.

Benefits & Working Week

• 4‑Day Working Week – work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay.
• Life assurance & pension scheme.
• Mental health support, physical health checks and wellbeing services.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – choose perks that suit you.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes.
• Family Growth Support – enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.