Head of PE

Bourne Education Trust; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Well-being support

Free parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust, invites applications for Head of PE. You will lead the PE department, drive teaching excellence and monitor progress to secure strong outcomes for all students.

This full-time, permanent role starts 1 January 2027, with Teachers’ Main Upper Pay Scale and a £5,867 TLR. The Trust offers a generous pension, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience coordinating a subject (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject.
• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Curriculum design

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are seeking a Head of PE to join our team at Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Twickenham School

Twickenham School is a high‑performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the building completely rebuilt in 2015, upgraded in 2018, and further investments planned. The new Aspire centre, opened in September 2022, and the new drama studio was opened in September 2025.

Details

Position: Head of PE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Salary: Teachers’ Main - Upper Pay Scale (Outer: £37,870 - £56,154 + TLR of £5,867)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject
• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self‑evaluation and the improvement plan for the department
• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department

Requirements include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience in coordinating a subject

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay