Head of PE

Teaching Vacancies; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark's is seeking a Head of PE to teach across Key Stages 3-5, driving high standards in PE for all pupils. The post is permanent with probation and offers the chance to join an outstanding department. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, an excellent classroom practitioner, and able to lead staff and pupils effectively.

The role includes supervising boys' changing facilities and is open to male applicants only, in line with safeguarding requirements. Start date January 2027.

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.
• Lead and develop the PE department and CPD.
• Support safeguarding and promote high standards of behaviour in lessons.

Skills

Experience of teaching PE

Motivating staff and pupils

High expectations of pupil engagement,

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint the Head of PE 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 will be permanent, subject to a probationary period. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding department. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional and be an excellent classroom practitioner.

We are looking for professionals with:

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

If you have the 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 applicants only, as the role includes supervision of boys' changing facilities and associated pastoral responsibilities. It is therefore necessary for the postholder to be male in order to protect the privacy and dignity of pupils. This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 and is considered to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim."

Job start date: January 2027

What the school offers its staff

In return, the school can offer:

• An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references