Assistant Subject Lead Physical Education (PE)

Rossett School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales + TLR 2B equivalent to to £4,121 per annum

Assistant Subject Lead Physical Education (PE) job summary

Permanent. Full time, Monday - Friday.

Discover Sports Studies at Rossett School HERE

We are looking to appoint a talented, imaginative and enthusiastic Assistant Subject Lead of PE to contribute to the development of high quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will be an ambitious practitioner with a passion for Physical Education and a commitment to promoting excellence teamwork and healthy lifestyles. Alongside your teaching role you will support the Subject Lead in driving curriculum development and improving outcomes for students across the department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to excite and inspire young people and help build a strong sense of community where success is valued and achievable for everyone. You will play an active role in raising standards through curriculum planning assessment enrichment opportunities and collaborative working with colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and supportive department with high expectations and a shared ambition to ensure all students achieve their personal best through PE.

About our School

At Rossett School our journey begins with shared values that create a warm, welcoming community where everyone feels truly accepted and valued. These values nurture kindness, respect, and positive relationships, inspiring each of us to grow into the best version of ourselves. We are proud that Ofsted recognised our school’s ethos, stating that 'a culture of kindness and respect is the hallmark of everyday routines.' This reflects the commitment of our staff, students, and wider community to creating a supportive and nurturing environment every single day.

We’re proud to offer a thoughtful, innovative curriculum that combines rich knowledge with the latest technology. Our dedicated teachers warmly engage and support every learner, helping them discover their potential and preparing them confidently for life beyond the classroom.

Learning here goes beyond academics, with a wide range of enriching activities that spark curiosity, build character, and celebrate each student’s unique talents—all within a safe, calm, and caring environment. Our behaviour approach is built on clear, consistent expectations that help students focus and thrive, supported by compassionate pastoral care that ensures everyone gets the right support at the right time.

We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, enabling us to draw on all the support and expertise this offers. A partnership that opens doors to new opportunities, inspiring growth, development, and limitless potential for both our students and colleagues alike.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Rossett High School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• An inspiring and enthusiastic teacher of PE, with the ability to motivate pupils of all abilities and foster a love of sport physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Ambitious and committed to excellence, demonstrating high expectations for teaching learning and student outcomes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• A supportive and collaborative leader, able to work closely with the Subject Lead to contribute to curriculum development raise standards and support colleagues within the department.
• Inclusive and community focused, promoting teamwork respect and participation while ensuring success through PE is achievable for everyone.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Ruth Cousin at HR@rs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Rossett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rossett School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 795 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rossett School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rossett-school

Rossett is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school which proudly serves the Harrogate community. We have high aspirations for every child and endeavour to achieve success for everyone.

This is an exciting time to join Rossett as we move forward and we have recently become part of the Red Kite Learning Trust - this partnership provides further opportunities for growth and development, securing a stronger future for our school.

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