Head of PE

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadleigh High School in Ipswich is seeking a Head of PE to join the middle Leadership Team and lead the PE department. The role is permanent and starts January 2027 or sooner, with responsibility for curriculum development and staff leadership within PE.

You will work under the Headteacher and Leadership team, driving strategic curriculum delivery and delivering high-quality teaching aligned to Teachers’ Standards. Applications welcome from teachers at any career stage.

Qualifications

• We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring individual to lead our PE Team, under the direction of the Headteacher or leadership team.
• The Faculty Lead for PE will also have an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of an MPR/UPR teacher.

Responsibilities

• leadership of the PE department and curriculum area
• formulating the aims and objectives of the school and the PE curriculum
• establishing policies for achieving these aims
• managing staff and resources to achieve these aims
• monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives and those of the curriculum area
• communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
• lead by example, providing excellent education and care for all students
• lead on curriculum intent and implementation across PE
• ensure that students develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum area
• seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs

Job description

• Hadleigh High School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU
• Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2b £6,046
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent.Required from January 2027 or sooner
• Reference: 5449

Hadleigh High School is looking for a Head of PE.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the middle Leadership Team of our popular and successful school. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring individual to lead our PE Team, under the direction of the Headteacher or leadership team.

We welcome applications from teachers at any stage in their career.

You will play a role in:

• formulating the aims and objectives of the school and the curriculum area

• establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

• managing staff and resources to achieve points 1 and 2 above

• monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives and those of the curriculum area.

The Faculty Lead for PE will also have an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of an MPR/UPR teacher, complying with the Teachers’ Standards and modelling best practice for others.

Under the direction of the Headteacher or Leadership team:

You will:

• support the Headteacher and Leadership team in the day-to-day management of the school

• communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership

• lead by example, holding, demonstrating and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education and care for all students

• play a lead role in the construction and implementation of the school’s planned curriculum, including explicitly planned learning experiences that realise and are aligned to the school’s vision, values and principles

• lead on curriculum intent and implementation across PE

• ensure that students develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum area, and as a result, achieve well

• ensure that homework is set, where appropriate, and monitored.

• build positive relationships with members of the school community

• keep up to date with developments in education and apply this knowledge to achieve excellence across the curriculum area

• identify opportunities for and implement cross-curricular activities that engage, inspire and promote aspiration to progress to ambitious destinations

• seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs.

About our school

Hadleigh High School is a vibrant, student-focussed 11 – 16 secondary school rated “Good” by Ofsted in September 2024. We foster a strong community and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Our examination results continue to improve year on year, but we still have ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the Middle Leadership Team, the Faculty Leader for PE plays a significant role in the strategic and operational leadership and management of the school. You will be an experienced teacher with a proven track record of innovative and successful management and leadership.

Our commitment to your career

Hadleigh High School is committed to providing excellent CPD opportunities and career progression for all staff. We prioritise staff training and development and believe that all members of staff should have a thorough induction and an ongoing programme of training and professional development.

Training is delivered every Monday, and it is divided between departmental sessions on subject pedagogy and broader professional enquiry accessed via the Great Teacher Toolkit. All colleagues are part of the whole school coaching programme where we review effective lesson structures and pedagogy, enabling all of us to continually reflect on our current teaching and always seek to improve.

By investing in staff development our staff body is up to date with the latest thinking and practice in education. This in turn enables them to provide the best learning opportunities for our students, something we are passionate about every day we come to work.

Our vision

We have an established reputation of nurturing high levels of attainment in our students, alongside excellent pastoral support. We strive for high outcomes and value high welfare, for both students and staff. Education should not be a choice between one or the other and we hold both in equal esteem.

Our learning

As a comprehensive school, our curriculum breadth is incredibly important for us. We want all of our students to experience a wide range of subjects including mathematics, English, sciences, humanities and languages and proudly make a space for the performing and creative arts.

This an exciting time to join the school, shape the department and grow as a leader to ensure our students achieve. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour; leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

To find out more

You are invited to visit the school and meet the team. Please call Suzy Ambler, PA to the Headteacher on 01473 823496or [e-mail] make an appointment.

Closing date:

9 am, 2 October 2026

Interview date:

7 October 2026

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.