Head of PE

Philip Southcote School; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Free parking

TLR £5,867

Job summary

Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust, invites applications for a Head of PE. The role is full‑time and permanent, with a start date of 1 January 2027, offering the Teachers’ Main – Upper Pay Scale and a TLR of £5,867.

The post requires leadership of PE with strong safeguarding commitments and an emphasis on development of high standards. The school provides a supportive environment with aimed continuous professional development, a condensed school year, and access to wellbeing and

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

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

Benefits: 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

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 wasopened 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)

• 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

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
• 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

The closing date for this vacancy is the 11th October 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignmen, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HOP/052026.