Head of Physical Education

Location: Tower Hamlets

Head of Physical Education

Permanent | Inner London Pay Scale + TLR

Start Date:

September 2026

Location:

Tower Hamlets

I am delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Head of Physical Education to join a successful and forward-thinking secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026.

This permanent role sits within an Ofsted Outstanding Inner London school, recognised for its strong culture, excellent student behaviour and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic PE department and play a key role in promoting both academic achievement and student wellbeing through physical education and sport.

The Role

As Head of Physical Education, you will:

Lead, manage and inspire a committed PE department

Drive high standards of teaching, learning and participation across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 where applicable)

Develop and implement a broad, inclusive and ambitious PE curriculum

Promote extra-curricular sport and enrichment opportunities

Support and develop staff through coaching and high-quality CPD

Monitor progress and outcomes to ensure all students achieve their potential

Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement priorities

The School Offers

Ofsted Outstanding school environment

Supportive, visible and collaborative SLT

Motivated, well-behaved students with a positive attitude to sport and learning

Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development

Clear opportunities for leadership progression

Inner London salary with TLR

Well-resourced facilities and a strong sporting culture

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

Be an experienced PE teacher with a strong track record of success

Have leadership experience or be ready to step into a Head of Department role

Be passionate about PE, sport and student wellbeing

Have high expectations for participation, achievement and behaviour

Be organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious and enthusiastic PE specialist seeking to lead a department within a high-performing Inner London school, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Heads of Department or talented PE teachers ready to take the next step into leadership.

To apply please send your CV to James at Academics