Junior School Head of PE, PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Head of PE to inspire young sportswomen at a leading independent girls' school. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a vibrant PE department, ensuring high standards of sporting provision while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. With a focus on nurturing talent and promoting physical activity, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of students from Reception to Year 6. Join a supportive community that values academic excellence and personal growth, and take advantage of extensive professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Generous pension scheme

Free life assurance benefit

Discounts on fees for children at GDST schools

Extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Interest-free loans for training and computer purchases

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a PE department and teaching sports from Reception to Year 6.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic direction and management of sporting provision.
• Teach and deliver co-curricular sports provision at the Junior School.

Skills

Leadership in Physical Education

Teaching Sports to Young Children

Coaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Physical Education or related field

Job description

Putney High School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head of PE to join us on a full-time, fixed term basis, covering a period of maternity leave. You will participate fully in school life, contributing to our school's continuing success and happy atmosphere. Putney High School is ranked one of the best girls' schools for sport in the country. To continue this success, we are looking for a well-qualified Head of PE to help build upon the very high standards of our lively, inclusive, and highly successful PE Department.

The Head of PE will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership and management of the sporting provision at Putney High Junior School. You will teach sport from Reception to Year 6, oversee (and where appropriate deliver) the co-curricular sports provision, and manage any specialist staff and/or external coaches.

At all levels and in a whole range of sports, our pupils love being physically active, championing each other and developing their skills and abilities as young sportswomen; this is evident through our achievements and results.

The Junior School is a warm, vibrant, and down-to-earth community in which pupils are curious and collaborative and develop a love of learning. It is proud of its exceptional academic results and strong pastoral care.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply.

Applications must be received by 9am on Friday 16^th May 2025.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19^th May 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.