Head of PE

Head of PE – to start September 2026

Interview date: TBC Week Commencing 10th May 2026

Salary: Main Professional Grade and TLR 2c (£8,611) – Closing date: Midnight Sunday 10th May 2026

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and visionary Head of PE in a school which offers comprehensive CPD, exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for our teachers.

The main purpose of this post is to achieve outstanding outcomes at KS3/4 in the curriculum and wider curricular offer within the sports department. We offer the following seasonal sports within the curriculum or as extra‑curricular activities – Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Health‑related fitness, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Softball, Trampolining, Rugby, Fencing, Badminton and Tennis.

The Head of PE will have responsibility for KS3/4 curriculum development and delivery for PE and work closely with the Trust Director of Sport on curriculum, teaching & learning projects. This is an excellent development role for a member of staff with proven success as a physical educational practitioner. There is also an opportunity to work with Trust Director of Sport and Headteacher to potentially introduce GCSE PE into the Key Stage 4 curriculum in the future.

The intent of our PE Curriculum is to provide all students with high quality PE and Sport provision, which focuses on the holistic development of the student, allowing them to achieve their own personal best. Students will learn fundamental movement skills that will allow them to experience success in a range of sports, develop specific sporting knowledge, but also, they will develop a broader understanding of the skills and knowledge that is needed for them to be a lifelong learner in PE and sport. We have a holistic assessment, which assesses the students Cognitively, Physically and Socially.

The promotion of competition and developing positive attitudes underpins every activity area within the Physical Education Curriculum at Twyford. As well as opportunities through Core PE lessons, students can access a wide range of extracurricular activities through the wider learning programme and access recreational training sessions and wide range of competitive fixtures which can be seen here – https://extracurricular.twyford/ Some of last year's successes include:

• Indoor and Outdoor Ealing Borough Athletics champions across three age groups.
• Ealing Borough Netball winners across two age groups.
• Ealing Borough Football league and cup winners (teams from U12-18 boys and girls)
• Ealing Borough Rugby winners at all age groups.

Please note there are 2 additional documents in addition to the JD, associated with this role. Please see our website for more details.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the KS3/4 curriculum for PE.
• Work with stakeholders to introduce GCSE PE to Key Stage 4 (optional).
• Lead and manage PE teaching staff and tutor groups.
• Use student results analysis to inform practice and target improvement.
• Plan and implement competitive fixtures and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• A good degree.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum to Key Stage 4.
• Understanding of recent curriculum and learning developments.
• Experience in motivating and enthusing all students across the ability range as part of a whole‑school approach to raising achievement.
• Experience of assessing, recording and reporting student learning effectively.
• Experience of leading a tutor group.
• Reflective practice and drive for self‑improvement.
• Energy and enthusiasm.

Benefits

• Exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Positive working relationships at all levels.
• A supportive Leadership Team.

Safeguarding and Diversity

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced DBS check and references from previous employers. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of the Global Majority Heritage or United Kingdom Minority Ethnic groups, or who are disabled.

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