Head of PE

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Chesterfield
Contract type: Full time
Redhill Academy Trust Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR2A

Full Time - Permanent

Required For Easter 2026

About the role:

Are you a dynamic and driven PE professional ready to lead a thriving department? Do you have the vision, energy, and precision to inspire students and staff alike? If so, we want to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

  • A qualified teacher with substantial experience in secondary PE
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
  • A proactive mindset with a strong sense of initiative
  • Impeccable attention to detail in planning, assessment, and curriculum development
  • A commitment to inclusive, high-quality physical education for all students
  • Experience organising sports fixtures, trips, and whole-school events

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the PE department, including staff development and performance
  • Design and deliver an engaging, inclusive PE curriculum
  • Monitor and evaluate teaching standards and student progress
  • Coordinate extracurricular sports and inter-school competitions
  • Ensure health and safety compliance across all PE activities
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to promote whole-school wellbeing and physical literacy

What We Offer

  • A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
  • Access to excellent facilities and resources
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A vibrant school community with a strong sporting ethos

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

  • Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Recognised continuous local government service
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs Gillian Rhodes, PA to Headteacher on [email protected]. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on [email protected].

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Everyturn Mental Health, Chesterfield
2 weeks ago
We have the great opportunity for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our NHS Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service!This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PWP ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll work alongside the Service Lead and PWP Team Lead to support, develop, and inspire the team - while continuing to deliver high-quality, person-centred...

Bank Wellbeing Worker

P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities), Chesterfield
3 weeks ago
If you would like to arrange an informal meeting or have a discussion regarding the role, please contact Lauren Taylor on 07971504282.Are you a people person?Would you like to make a lasting difference to someone’s life?If so, this could be the perfect role for you…The successful candidate will work across Derbyshire, improving the lives of people using our services, by...

Part Time Vocational/Employability Tutor - Chesterfield Training Centre

Juniper Training Ltd, Chesterfield
4 weeks ago
Part-Time Vocational Tutor Salary £26,000 - £30,000 FTE (£13,000 - £15,000 for 2.5 days per week)Looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a real difference? Juniper Training Chesterfield is seeking a Vocational Tutor to deliver high-quality employability training and mentoring to learners aged 16–18.This is a 2.5 day per week role, perfect for someone looking for flexibility...