Head of Department - PE - King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a960e5cd-fc97-4a1d-9708-b62a6834d1f0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils. Due to the promotion of the current postholder we are looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Head of PE. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising student outcomes and a strong understanding of teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be:
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
• Have strong subject knowledge
• A committed team player
• Able to develop and drive new initiatives and innovate practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
• The opportunity to teach across all key stages including 6th Form
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils. Due to the promotion of the current postholder we are looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Head of PE. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising student outcomes and a strong understanding of teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be:
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
• Have strong subject knowledge
• A committed team player
• Able to develop and drive new initiatives and innovate practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
• The opportunity to teach across all key stages including 6th Form
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. CHARITY NUMBER: 529051