Job description
Head of Physical Education (PE)
Location: Redbridge, Outer London
Salary: MPS-UPS (Outer London), with TLR for Head of Department
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)
Aspire People are proud to be working in partnership with a large, high-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Redbridge to recruit an ambitious and inspirational Head of Physical Education for a full-time, permanent position.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PE teacher or current second-in-department who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey within a well-established, forward-thinking school.
Head of Physical Education - About the School
This is a successful and oversubscribed secondary school with a strong academic reputation, high expectations, and a clear commitment to pupil achievement and wellbeing. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is recognised for:
* Excellent student behaviour and high standards of discipline
* A strong culture of respect, inclusion, and aspiration
* Outstanding facilities, including extensive sports provision
* A supportive and visible senior leadership team
* High staff retention and a genuine focus on professional development
Physical Education plays a central role in school life, with strong uptake at KS4 and KS5, competitive sports teams, and a well-established extracurricular programme.
Head of Physical Education - The Role
As Head of PE, you will:
* Lead, manage, and inspire a committed PE department
* Drive high-quality teaching and learning across KS3, KS4, and KS5
* Develop and implement an ambitious, inclusive PE curriculum
* Raise attainment and participation in both academic PE and extracurricular sport
* Line manage PE staff and support their professional development
* Promote health, wellbeing, teamwork, and leadership among students
* Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement
This role would suit a confident leader with a clear vision for PE and sport, and a passion for motivating both students and staff.
Head of Physical Education - The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
* Be a qualified PE teacher (QTS)
* Have strong experience teaching PE across secondary key stages
* Demonstrate leadership potential or proven middle leadership experience
* Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
* Be passionate about sport, physical health, and student wellbeing
* Have the ability to inspire high levels of participation and achievement
* Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Head of Physical Education - What the School Offers
* MPS-UPS salary (Outer London) plus TLR
* Full-time, permanent contract
* Excellent facilities and resources for PE and sport
* Strong CPD and leadership development opportunities
* A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative staff culture
* Highly motivated students who value PE and extracurricular sport
Head of Physical Education - Why