Head of Physical Education

Head of Physical Education (PE)

Location: Northamptonshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Leadership Scale (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a high-performing and ambitious secondary school in Northamptonshire to recruit an exceptional Head of Physical Education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the PE department, driving high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum, inspiring both students and staff, and creating a culture of high expectations, engagement, and success across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and develop the PE department to ensure outstanding provision
• Monitor teaching quality and student outcomes, driving continuous improvement
• Analyse performance data to identify strengths and areas for development
• Create and implement a clear departmental improvement plan aligned with whole-school priorities
• Manage departmental resources and budget effectively
• Line manage, support, and performance manage teaching staff

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver and model outstanding teaching practice
• Design a broad, inclusive, and engaging PE curriculum across Key Stages 3–5
• Ensure lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners
• Provide both academic and vocational pathways to support student progression
• Inspire a love of physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles

Monitoring & Achievement

• Set and track ambitious targets for student attainment and progress
• Implement strategies to support all students in achieving their full potential
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance processes across the department
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning

Staff Development & Collaboration

• Lead CPD within the department, coaching and mentoring staff
• Support trainee and early career teachers
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver whole-school priorities

Wider Contribution

• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and external partners
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and participation
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular sport

About the School

Our partner school is an innovative and forward-thinking 11–18 secondary setting with a strong reputation for academic success and student development. The school is deeply rooted in its community and is committed to improving life chances through high-quality education and enrichment opportunities.

With a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and extracurricular provision, the school values sport and physical education as a key part of student development. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and access to excellent professional development opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching PE across secondary age ranges
• Previous leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• A track record of improving student outcomes
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Passionate about sport, wellbeing, and student development

What’s on Offer

• Competitive leadership salary
• A permanent leadership opportunity within a supportive school
• Excellent CPD and career progression pathways
• A collaborative and ambitious staff team
• Wellbeing support and staff benefits package
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working closely with schools to connect talented educators with rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to supporting both candidates and schools to achieve their full potential.

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If you’re an ambitious PE specialist ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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