Secondary Curriculum Lead of Physical Education

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Off-timetable management day weekly

Bi-weekly full day of PPA

Continuous professional development opportunities

Welcoming environment with positive ethos

Job summary

A school for diverse learners in Birmingham is seeking a Secondary Curriculum Lead of Physical Education. This pivotal role involves enhancing the PE curriculum, improving teaching quality, and achieving better outcomes for students. Ideal candidates will have experience in core KS3, 4 PE, and GCSE PE, along with a passion for inspiring students. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High quality teaching to ensure every pupil reaches their potential.
• Ability to enhance teaching within the department.
• Leadership skills with a track record in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Reinvigorate the PE curriculum and enhance outcomes for pupils.
• Develop an exciting PE curriculum and extracurricular programme.
• Direct resource investment into the PE department.

Skills

Passionate about teaching and learning

Dynamic and resilient

Enthusiastic about PE

Education

Experience in core KS3 and 4 PE

Experience in GCSE PE

Job description

Secondary Curriculum Lead of Physical Education

WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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City of Birmingham School

City of Birmingham School is looking for an ambitious, inspirational and experienced leader of PE to reinvigorate the PE curriculum, enhance teaching within the department and boost outcomes for pupils across all secondary sites.

Why Join Us?

We have made strides in our curriculum development over the last five years and we have dynamic and exciting curriculum leaders in post across the school. However, PE remains an area for development, therefore this role offers the right candidate the opportunity to develop an exciting PE curriculum and extracurricular programme. We have the resource to invest into the department but require someone with experience to direct this effectively and appropriately. We know that PE has a tremendous impact on our KS3 and 4 pupils and we have some talented sportsmen and women – we are looking for a leader to harness the direction of PE to bring this view into a reality. We will work with the successful candidate to continue developing their leadership skills, offering opportunities for wider leadership responsibilities and progression where appropriate.

Our Belief

We firmly believe that, despite their diverse educational experiences, our pupils can achieve the same national qualifications as their mainstream peers. We are looking for a PE leader with experience in both core KS3 and 4 PE and GCSE PE, who is passionate about the subject and can inspire pupils through high quality teaching and learning, ensuring every pupil reaches their potential.

Our Environment

As Birmingham LA’s Pupil Referral Unit, we educate permanently excluded pupils. Pupils at COBs are diverse – many have SEND and we have a high proportion of Pupil Premium pupils. Located across eight campuses in the city, our teams of teachers and support staff work together to teach pupils with complex social, emotional needs and challenging behaviours. We follow a broadly mainstream curriculum, with the same level of academic rigour that is seen in other schools. However, despite our high standards, our inclusive practices, additional pastoral care and small class size allows us to meet the needs of each individual in the classroom.

What We Offer

• A forward-thinking school committed to continual improvement and innovation
• A welcoming and friendly environment with a positive ethos
• An off-timetable management day every week to allow curriculum leaders to see their colleagues in other campuses
• Bi-weekly full day of PPA that can be taken from home – supplemented with additional PPA within a school week
• Opportunities to build positive relationships and support children
• A supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated staff and governors
• Opportunities to be part of delivering an exciting curriculum
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Who We Are Looking For

• Passionate about teaching, learning, and pupil progress
• Enthusiastic about PE
• Dynamic and resilient
• Forward-thinking and determined to make a difference

How To Apply

To request an application pack or to arrange a visit to the school, contact Jodie Massie at Hays:

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 3rd December 2025

Interviews: w/b 15th December 2025

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

All staff are expected to understand and be committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and school delivery.

Safeguarding Commitment - City of Birmingham School

City of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment:

• Ability to support the local authority agenda relating to safeguarding
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children and young people
• Emotional resilience and a positive attitude towards authority and maintaining discipline
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
• Issues identified in references will be addressed at interview

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries: Human Resources Services