Head of PE

Position: Head of PE (Permanent)
Job Title:

Head of PE

Location:

Redbridge

Salary: M1 - UPS + TLR 2B

Start Date:

April 2026

Smart Teachers are delighted to be supporting a rapidly improving secondary school in East London to recruit an inspiring and dynamic Head of PE.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to take responsibility for the PE department in a school committed to academic excellence and high-quality teaching. The successful candidate will join a thriving department where PE is a popular subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, with numerous teams competing locally and a strong culture of staff collaboration and professional development.

The Role:

Provide professional leadership and management for the PE department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

Lead and develop a team of PE teachers, promoting excellent practice, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Manage curriculum planning, assessment, and resourcing for the department.

Monitor and evaluate teaching standards and pupil progress, setting ambitious targets for improvement.

Foster strong links with parents, the local community, and external partners to enhance the PE curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.

Play a key role in promoting the wider aims of the school, including pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development.

The Candidate:
The ideal applicant will be:

A qualified teacher with QTS and a strong track record in secondary PE teaching.

An effective and inspirational leader with experience in department management or curriculum leadership.

Passionate about PE and committed to raising student achievement and engagement.

A reflective practitioner who values collaboration, mentoring, and professional development.

Committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the welfare of young people.

Why Join?

Lead a successful and well-resourced PE department in a school recognised for rapid improvement and strong pupil outcomes.

Work within a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative staff culture.

Contribute to the personal, social, and physical development of students in a school with high aspirations for all.

Enjoy the benefits of working in an Outer London school with competitive TLR allowance.

About Smart Teachers:

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment agency, matching teachers and support staff with schools across London and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and providing exceptional support to our candidates and clients alike.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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