Head of Physical Education

About the Role

Purpose of the Job

To provide professional leadership and management for Physical Education to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

To provide professional leadership and management for all school Physical Education performances and workshops to ensure widespread access to the subject of Physical Education, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. To own and oversee an ambitious programme and administration of extra-curricular activities, fixtures and wider participation schedule outside of school hours.

Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). To assist the Headteacher in the overall management and development of the school.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Commitment to supporting all students including those from under-resourced backgrounds 
  • Teach the subject to students of all abilities at KS5  
  • Engage and motivate students to achieve potential  
  • Deliver lessons which provide both access and challenge for all students  
  • Show enthusiasm for the teaching of PE and the contribution that PE makes to a broad and balanced education  
  • Understand how children learn and progress in their knowledge, understanding and skills in e Plan lessons and schemes of work  
  • Use ICT proficiently to support learning and for teaching-related administration  
  • Use data to track student achievement and to identify interventions needed  
  • Be willing to act as a form tutor  
  • Demonstrate excellent teacher-student relationships  
  • Manage a class of students well, with an understanding of how to build a successful learning environment 
  • Liaise effectively with families of students  
  • Display fairness and respect for students and colleagues 
  • Work collaboratively with members of a team  
  • Be a reliable and dependable colleague  
  • Have smart personal presentation  
  • Demonstrate good timekeeping  
  • Comply with school policies  
  • Understand and be honest about your own strengths and areas for development  
  • Adapt to changing priorities  
  • Meet deadlines and manage workload  
  • Work effectively under pressure  
  • Show resilience, flexibility, humility and a can-do attitude  
  • Demonstrate commitment to the school’s equality, diversity and inclusion aims  
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development 


What the school offers its staff

We support our staff with:

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs
  • Providing a well-ordered working environment, including centralised detentions, so teachers can focus on teaching
  • Regular opportunities for flexible working

Further details about the role

Further details about the role

How to apply

To apply or to express your interest in this position, please contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk to request an application form.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Head of Physical Education
Start Date
September 1, 2025
As soon as possible
Department
KS3/KS4
Pay Scale
Inner London Main Pay Scale
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Closing date for applications
May 20, 2025

Organisation Information

The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill
London
SE24 9JH
020 7346 6600

www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk

Info@charternorthdulwich.org.uk