Head Of Physical Education Wanted -South London

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South West London is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of PE to lead the Physical Education department. In this role, you will oversee curriculum delivery and manage a strong PE team, ensuring students receive exceptional sports education. The ideal candidate should have QTS, strong experience in UK secondary schools, and readiness for leadership. This position requires full-time availability from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong experience teaching PE in UK secondary schools.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to step into leadership.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PE department ensuring high-quality teaching across KS3-KS5.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and progression.
• Manage and promote extracurricular sports and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Behaviour Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

Head of Physical Education Needed - Secondary School in South West London

ABOUT THE ROLE

A high-performing secondary school in South West London is seeking a dynamic, organised, and inspiring Head of PE to lead its Physical Education department. You will be responsible for driving high standards across KS3-KS5, managing a strong PE team, shaping curriculum delivery, and ensuring students receive an exceptional sports education.

This role suits

• Experienced Heads of PE
• Strong PE teachers ready to step up into leadership
• Ambitious educators with excellent behaviour management and team leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the PE department, ensuring high-quality teaching across KS3-KS5
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and progression
• Manage and promote extracurricular sports, fixtures, and enrichment activities
• Support and develop the PE teaching team
• Track data, monitor outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain outstanding behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion standards
• Liaise with SLT and contribute to whole-school strategic development

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)
• Strong experience teaching PE in UK secondary schools
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to step into leadership
• Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday

Experience as a Head of Department is desirable — but exceptional PE teachers ready for progression will also be considered.