Head of PE

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Programme

Collaboration across Trust schools

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts via Benefits platform

Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

GP 24/7

Job summary

The William de Ferrers School is seeking a Head of PE to lead strong learners and motivate pupils to achieve. The role sits within The Chelmsford Learning Partnership and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for CPD and cross-trust collaboration.

The successful candidate will drive high standards and contribute to a culture of inclusion and safeguarding across the school and trust. This permanent post is full-time (1fte) with a TLR 2C and MPS/UPS.

Job description

Role: Head of PE
Contract: PERMANENT
Hours: 1fte
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C £8611.00
Closing Date: 28/09/2026 at 12pm Midday

The William de Ferrers School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed Head of PE with high ambitions for all pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

The successful candidate will inspire young people to aim high and give them the tools and resilience to achieve their dreams.

We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact Us

For more information about the school, or to arrange a visit, please contact the main office on 01245 326325.

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early and conduct interviews if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.

This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date

2026-09-30

Overview

• Role: Head of PE
• Salary: M1 - UP3 plus TLR 2C £8611.00
• Type: Full Time – Permanent
• Location: South Woodham Ferrers

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