Head of Physical Education
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bb442d31-f927-43e3-ac4e-4a552d00c0bd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• have the vision to fully develop and support thePE department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• an outstanding ECT provision and support
• a friendly and supportive working environment
• a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike toWork Scheme
• freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
Further details about the role
Head of Physical Education
Contract term: Permanent
Start date:January 2026
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 + TLR2b (£6,649) MPS/UPS
Want to meet our wonderful staff?Click here.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, imaginative and inspiring teacher to join us as Head of Physical Education - Year 7 through to Year 13. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher of P.E looking to take their first management position or a current head of department looking for a fresh, exciting challenge.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and delivery of high-quality P.E. lessons and contribute to our extensive extra-curricular sports programme.
The successful candidate will:
• have the vision to fully develop and support thePE department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in aforward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.
We can offer:
• an outstanding ECT provision and support
• a friendly and supportive working environment
• a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike toWork Scheme
• freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."
You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainmentof our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).
For more information see the school websitehttps://www.rodingvalley.net
Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please emailrecruitment@rodingvalley.netforfurther information.
Closing date:Noon onMonday 24th November 2025
Interview dates will be confirmed.
Please note that the application window may close early if enough applications are received.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The successful candidate will:
• have the vision to fully develop and support thePE department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• an outstanding ECT provision and support
• a friendly and supportive working environment
• a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike toWork Scheme
• freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
Further details about the role
Head of Physical Education
Contract term: Permanent
Start date:January 2026
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 + TLR2b (£6,649) MPS/UPS
Want to meet our wonderful staff?Click here.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, imaginative and inspiring teacher to join us as Head of Physical Education - Year 7 through to Year 13. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher of P.E looking to take their first management position or a current head of department looking for a fresh, exciting challenge.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and delivery of high-quality P.E. lessons and contribute to our extensive extra-curricular sports programme.
The successful candidate will:
• have the vision to fully develop and support thePE department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in aforward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.
We can offer:
• an outstanding ECT provision and support
• a friendly and supportive working environment
• a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike toWork Scheme
• freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."
You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainmentof our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).
For more information see the school websitehttps://www.rodingvalley.net
Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please emailrecruitment@rodingvalley.netforfurther information.
Closing date:Noon onMonday 24th November 2025
Interview dates will be confirmed.
Please note that the application window may close early if enough applications are received.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.