Head of Physical Education

Clptrust Careers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic teacher for the role of Head of Physical Education, overseeing Year 7 to Year 13. The ideal candidate will bring experience in P.E. and a strong vision to develop the department. Responsibilities include planning high-quality lessons and enhancing the extra-curricular sports programme. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and is situated in Chelmsford, with a commitment to professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Outstanding ECT provision and support

Friendly and supportive working environment

Comprehensive induction programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Freshly made food on-site

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher of P.E. or current head of department.
• Ability to lead and inspire students in physical education.
• Strong commitment to high-quality lesson delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality P.E. lessons.
• Contribute to extensive extra-curricular sports programme.
• Support the development and vision of the PE department.

Skills

Vision to develop and support the PE department

Inspirational communication skills

Commitment to securing positive student outcomes

Creative thinking to encourage student engagement

Job description

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: Spring / Summer / Sep 2026

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 + TLR2b (£6,649) MPS/UPS

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Job Overview

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.

Success Criteria

• have the vision to fully develop and support the PE department.
• be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage silo to achieve their potential.
• bemis committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

Benefits

• 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 to Work 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."

We 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 attainment of 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 website https://www.rodingvalley.net

Further Information

Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email [e-mail]очь for further information.

Closing Date

19hoes january 2026

Interview Details

• Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early CONDITÉ are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural dfor children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciative 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 initialize safely recruitment procedures I 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.

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• Role
• Teaching
• Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£6649) + Fringe
• Type: Full Time – Permanent
• Location: Loughton
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