Head of PE

City of London Academy, Highgate Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London Academies Trust in London seeks an experienced Head of PE to lead PE provision across KS3/KS4 and contribute to department development. You will be an outstanding educator with strong classroom practice and a proactive approach to student welfare and learning outcomes.

The role requires leadership qualities, collaboration with staff, parents, and external organisations, and the ability to drive high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE up to KS4.
• Excellent behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent organisation and communication with students, staff, parents and external organisations.
• Ability to teach other subjects is a bonus.

Skills

PE teaching

KS4 experience

Behaviour management

Organisation

Communication

Job description

About this Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Head of PE for January 2027. You will be an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your career as a head of department. You must be able to teach PE up to KS4.

About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About You

You will be an experienced and outstanding teacher or looking to progress in your career. You must have experience teaching PE up to KS4. You will have great behaviour management strategies and you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills to liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations. If you can teach other subjects please highlight this in your application.

Closing date for applications 10.00am Friday 2 October 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place onw/c Monday 5 October 2026

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.