Head of PE

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Head of PE for a secondary school in East London. The successful candidate will lead a supportive PE department, foster student engagement, and manage the curriculum. This full-time position provides opportunities for both NQTs and experienced teachers and is aimed at enhancing physical education for key stage 3 and key stage 4 students.

Qualifications

• Minimum teaching experience in the UK as a Head of PE.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PE department and support staff.
• Deliver engaging physical education lessons.
• Manage the curriculum for key stage 3 and key stage 4.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teaching experience

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of PE for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

· Location – Newham, East London
· Position – Head of PE – Newham
· Type of work – Head of PE
· Contract or position start date – September 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration – Permanent/Temporary
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) – TBC
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Permanent
· Full time/part time – Full time
· Minimum rate of pay – Paid to scale
· Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum teaching experience in the UK as a Head of PE
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years