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Head of Physical Education

St Bernard's High School · Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England

📅 Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

We

are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed PE teacher to lead our

successful Physical Education Department. Applications are welcomed from both

experienced Heads of Department and ambitious teachers aspiring to take their

first step into middle leadership. This

is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate

resilience, innovation, and the capacity to be an outstanding middle leader.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction

of PE within the school and inspiring a culture of high achievement and

participation. Key

Responsibilities: Lead and manage the PE Department, driving high standards of

teaching and learning Inspire and motivate students to develop a lifelong engagement

with physical activity Ensure excellent outcomes for all groups of students, enabling at

least good progress Provide appropriate challenge and support so every student can

achieve their full potential Maintain and further develop our high-quality PE provision,

including extracurricular opportunities Support and develop colleagues within the department The

Ideal Candidate Will: Be a passionate and skilled PE practitioner Demonstrate strong leadership potential or proven middle

leadership experience Have a track record of securing positive student outcomes Show resilience, creativity, and a commitment to continuous

improvement Be dedicated to inclusive practice and student success We

offer a supportive environment, excellent professional development

opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on students’ lives through

sport and physical education. If you are

ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we would be delighted to hear

from you.

Please

complete a Teaching Application form attached or found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk and submit it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing

Date: 7 May 2026, 9.00am / Interviews: 13 May 2026

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a

high volume of suitable applications.

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Location Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England
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