Head of Physical Education

Empowering Learning; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing secondary school in Essex is seeking an outstanding Head of Physical Education to lead a successful PE department. This permanent, full-time role involves teaching PE up to GCSE and post-16, managing a dedicated team, and contributing to the school's positive culture. With excellent career progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on staff development and wellbeing, this position is suited for an experienced teacher ready for leadership.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Physical Education.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Positive contribution to school life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PE department.
• Drive excellence in curricular and extracurricular PE.
• Teach PE and support student achievement.

Skills

Teaching PE up to GCSE and post-16

Leadership skills

Curricular and extracurricular excellence

Team development

Job description

Head of Physical Education

We are recruiting on behalf of a high-performing secondary school in Essex for an outstanding and ambitious Teacher of PE to take on the role of Head of Physical Education.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a successful and well-established PE department within a school that places a strong emphasis on staff development, student achievement, and wellbeing. The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, with a TLR2B in recognition of departmental leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach PE up to GCSE and post-16
• Lead, inspire, and develop a committed and passionate PE team
• Drive excellence in both curricular and extracurricular PE
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Have the ability to teach an additional subject (desirable but not essential)

Why join this school?

• Outstanding outcomes: Consistently among the highest-achieving schools in Essex
• Supportive culture: Strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and collaboration
• Excellent location: Easily accessible from London and across Essex via major transport links

The school offers excellent career progression opportunities, supported by a comprehensive induction programme and high-quality, ongoing professional development overseen by senior leaders.

This role would suit an experienced PE teacher ready to take the next step into leadership, or an existing Head of Department seeking a new challenge in a thriving school environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Interviews: To be arranged as applications are received