Contract term: Permanent Start date: Spring / Summer / Sep 2026 Contract type: Full Time Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 TLR2b (£6,649) MPS/UPS Want to meet our wonderful staff? Click here. 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. The Successful Candidate Will have the vision to fully develop and support the PE department. be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential. be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5. have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you. We Can Offer 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." You 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 Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email recruitment@rodingvalley.net for further information. Closing date*: 19th January 2026 Interview dates will be confirmed upon shortlisting. 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 applications 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 development of children and young people; Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated 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 with safer recruitment procedures and 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. Closing Date 2026-01-19 Apply Now Overview Role Teaching Salary MPS/UPS TLR 2B (£6649) Fringe Type Full Time – Permanent Location Loughton Downloadable Job Files Job Description & Person Specification Welcome pack Policy Document Recruitment and Selection Statement GDPR Policy