Head of Physical Education
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £190.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | EC2V 7HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFPHYSICALE-260226-0414 |
Summary
Head of Physical Education – Lead Sporting Excellence in Central London
Step into the role of Head of Physical Education at an exceptional City of London school where sporting ambition meets academic brilliance. This is your opportunity to lead, motivate, and innovate – setting new benchmarks for Physical Education. We’re seeking an inspiring, visionary educator eager to leave a legacy, foster resilience and teamwork, and empower young people through the power of PE. This is a high-profile role for a leader who thrives amidst challenge, champions inclusion, and is hungry to build a vibrant curriculum in the heart of the capital.
Joining this dynamic school means enriching your professional journey with unrivalled exposure to elite-level sporting facilities and a progressive educational culture. Expect to collaborate alongside outstanding staff, access leading-edge CPD, and shape the physical, mental, and personal development of a diverse student body. This department is central to school culture—with ambitious plans for further excellence. You’ll be at the forefront, enjoying autonomy and powerful support to drive innovation, inclusion, and achievement.
Key Highlights:
• Head of Physical Education – transformative leadership role
• Up to £190 per day DOE – competitive & rewarding
• Prestigious City of London location: minutes from iconic landmarks
• Ofsted rated: Outstanding – renowned for student and staff excellence
• Exceptional CPD: Sports conferences, leadership courses, mentoring
• Superior on-site sports complex & partnership with local elite clubs
• Ideal for passionate, innovative, impact-driven educators with UK QTS
• ECTs with talent welcomed; supportive induction & enthusiastic department
• Forward-thinking, inclusive school culture – diversity celebrated
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Designing a cutting-edge PE curriculum for all key stages, with breadth and depth
• Leading and inspiring a talented PE team to achieve outstanding results
• Driving participation and passion for sports—including inter-school competitions
• Using data to raise standards and ensure high progress for every child
• Developing inclusive programmes for SEND and G&T pupils alike
• Organising high-impact sports days, extracurriculars, and elite training sessions
• Building networks with local teams and external sporting bodies
• Ensuring rigorous safeguarding and wellbeing in every sporting context
Ideal "Head of Physical Education" for this City of London School:
• UK-trained, dynamic teacher with QTS – proven leadership in PE
• Outstanding graded references and a genuine passion for sport
• Track record of curriculum innovation and whole-school contribution
• Enthusiastic about driving inclusion, wellbeing, and student aspiration
• Champions teamwork, resilience, and holistic development
• Visionary approach, eager to keep pace with top sporting pedagogy
• Inspires colleagues and pupils to achieve ambitious targets
• Committed to professional development and reflective practice
Why Join This City of London School?:
• Work at a school routinely rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Train and progress within a culture of high ambitions and warm support
• Access to world-class facilities: sports hall, gym, 4G pitches, swimming pool
• Highly collaborative team—sharing expertise and celebrating success
• Unmatched links with elite clubs, universities & sporting ambassadors
• Regular high-impact CPD, leadership pathways, and rapid progression
• Exceptional student behaviour and aspirational, community-minded ethos
• Prime location with excellent public transport and cultural enrichment
Take the lead as Head of Physical Education and make a dramatic difference at one of London’s most forward-thinking schools. If you’re ready for an exhilarating new challenge and wish to see your passion for sport shape young lives, apply today—your next professional chapter awaits.
Step into the role of Head of Physical Education at an exceptional City of London school where sporting ambition meets academic brilliance. This is your opportunity to lead, motivate, and innovate – setting new benchmarks for Physical Education. We’re seeking an inspiring, visionary educator eager to leave a legacy, foster resilience and teamwork, and empower young people through the power of PE. This is a high-profile role for a leader who thrives amidst challenge, champions inclusion, and is hungry to build a vibrant curriculum in the heart of the capital.
Joining this dynamic school means enriching your professional journey with unrivalled exposure to elite-level sporting facilities and a progressive educational culture. Expect to collaborate alongside outstanding staff, access leading-edge CPD, and shape the physical, mental, and personal development of a diverse student body. This department is central to school culture—with ambitious plans for further excellence. You’ll be at the forefront, enjoying autonomy and powerful support to drive innovation, inclusion, and achievement.
Key Highlights:
• Head of Physical Education – transformative leadership role
• Up to £190 per day DOE – competitive & rewarding
• Prestigious City of London location: minutes from iconic landmarks
• Ofsted rated: Outstanding – renowned for student and staff excellence
• Exceptional CPD: Sports conferences, leadership courses, mentoring
• Superior on-site sports complex & partnership with local elite clubs
• Ideal for passionate, innovative, impact-driven educators with UK QTS
• ECTs with talent welcomed; supportive induction & enthusiastic department
• Forward-thinking, inclusive school culture – diversity celebrated
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Designing a cutting-edge PE curriculum for all key stages, with breadth and depth
• Leading and inspiring a talented PE team to achieve outstanding results
• Driving participation and passion for sports—including inter-school competitions
• Using data to raise standards and ensure high progress for every child
• Developing inclusive programmes for SEND and G&T pupils alike
• Organising high-impact sports days, extracurriculars, and elite training sessions
• Building networks with local teams and external sporting bodies
• Ensuring rigorous safeguarding and wellbeing in every sporting context
Ideal "Head of Physical Education" for this City of London School:
• UK-trained, dynamic teacher with QTS – proven leadership in PE
• Outstanding graded references and a genuine passion for sport
• Track record of curriculum innovation and whole-school contribution
• Enthusiastic about driving inclusion, wellbeing, and student aspiration
• Champions teamwork, resilience, and holistic development
• Visionary approach, eager to keep pace with top sporting pedagogy
• Inspires colleagues and pupils to achieve ambitious targets
• Committed to professional development and reflective practice
Why Join This City of London School?:
• Work at a school routinely rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Train and progress within a culture of high ambitions and warm support
• Access to world-class facilities: sports hall, gym, 4G pitches, swimming pool
• Highly collaborative team—sharing expertise and celebrating success
• Unmatched links with elite clubs, universities & sporting ambassadors
• Regular high-impact CPD, leadership pathways, and rapid progression
• Exceptional student behaviour and aspirational, community-minded ethos
• Prime location with excellent public transport and cultural enrichment
Take the lead as Head of Physical Education and make a dramatic difference at one of London’s most forward-thinking schools. If you’re ready for an exhilarating new challenge and wish to see your passion for sport shape young lives, apply today—your next professional chapter awaits.