Head of PE

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School; Birtley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is seeking a Head of Physical Education to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of PE to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3–5. The post is permanent, subject to a probationary period, and offers the opportunity to join an outstanding department.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional and an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to lead, inspire and develop

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching PE.
• Ability to work with and motivate staff and pupils.
• High expectations of pupil engagement, attainment and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE across Key Stages 3–5.
• Support development of the PE department to high standards.
• Lead and contribute to the professional development of PE staff.

Skills

Experience of teaching PE

Motivate staff and pupils

High expectations

Job description

The Governors areseeking to appoint the Head of PE to teach across the ability and age range, supporting thedevelopment of PE to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3–5. The post will be permanent, subject to aprobationary period. This is an opportunity to join an outstandingdepartment. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated andenthusiastic professional and be an excellent classroom practitioner.

We are looking for professionals with:

• Experience of teaching PE
• Theability to work with and motivate staff and pupils.
• Highexpectations of pupil engagement, attainment, and behaviour

If you havethe passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the PE department at St Mark's, we look forward to hearing from you.

“This post is open to male applicantsonly, as the role includes supervision of boys’ changing facilities andassociated pastoral responsibilities. It is therefore necessary for thepostholder to be male in order to protect the privacy and dignity of pupils.This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement in accordance withSchedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 and is considered to be a proportionatemeans of achieving a legitimate aim.”

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Job start date: January 2027

Closing date: 18 November 2026