Head of PE - Kensington and Chelsea

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in London seeks a Head of PE to lead and develop the PE department. Responsibilities include managing teaching standards, designing the curriculum, and ensuring high achievement for all students. Candidates must have leadership experience and a commitment to safeguarding. The position is full-time and permanent, starting in September.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in a PE department.
• Ability to develop and implement educational policies.
• Strong communication skills to convey learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the PE department.
• Create positive attitudes towards PE among staff.
• Monitor progress towards department goals.
• Ensure curriculum coverage for all pupils.

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Head of PE - Kensington and Chelsea, London

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Head of PE

Kensington and Chelsea

MPS / UPS + TLR2b

September start

Full time / permanent

About the role: As Head of Department, you will:

• Provide leadership and management of the PE department to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies and practices that reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching, and learning.
• Create a positive climate that enables staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards PE and confidence in teaching it.
• Seek opportunities to be an innovative department leader through curriculum design and implementation.
• Use data effectively to identify underachieving pupils and create support plans.
• Establish plans for the development and resourcing of the PE department.
• Monitor progress towards department goals and evaluate their impact on teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for pupil outcomes in PE.

Teaching & Learning:

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and English as an additional language.
• Clarify teaching objectives and communicate them to pupils.
• Guide on appropriate teaching methods for diverse needs.
• Implement assessment and reporting policies to track progress and set targets.
• Set and monitor standards for staff and pupils.
• Evaluate teaching quality and implement improvements.
• Develop pupils’ study skills and foster parental involvement.
• Build links with the local community and industry to enhance the curriculum.
• Develop outstanding teaching resources and monitor pedagogy quality.
• Provide ongoing CPD for the department.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo enhanced DBS clearance, and employment is contingent upon references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.