Curriculum Team Leader: PE
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
26 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Twynham Learning Leadership Pay Scale - L5 to L9, £57,137 to £63,070
What skills and experience we're looking for
Why join us?
This is a genuinely exciting time to join Twynham School and contribute to the wider federation with The Grange School. As two proud, inclusive, and high-performing schools within the Twynham Learning Trust, we share a common curriculum, aligned values, and a united ambition to deliver exceptional education across Christchurch.
Based at Twynham School, you will lead a talented team of PE teachers while working closely with the PE lead at The Grange School to ensure a coherent and aspirational curriculum across both settings. This collaborative approach offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to shape practice within your own team while contributing to system-wide improvement through shared expertise and innovation.
If you are excited by the chance to lead with impact, foster professional growth, and help shape the future of PE across two schools within a forward-thinking, values-led Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Essential:
- A good Honours degree (in a subject relevant to the position)
- Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of completion of statutory induction
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post
- Proven track record of raising achievement and securing high achievement of students
- Successful experience of teaching the subject across Key Stage 3-4 in a state 11-16 or 11-18 school
- Experience of leading staff and responsibility for outcomes of a cohort of students beyond own classroom
- Ambitious for whole school leadership and a desire to work on aspects of school improvement beyond the curriculum team.
- A reflective practitioner with a history of expertise in classroom pedagogy and the ability to improve outcomes for students
- Demonstrable experience of curriculum development and curriculum design improving outcomes
- A record of sharing good practice with other curriculum teams or schools
- Experience of undertaking performance management reviews with colleagues and supporting their professional development
- High-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people.
- An emotionally intelligent colleague who can adapt to a range of situations and communicate with various stakeholders including students, parents and other colleagues and professionals.
- A team player who is comfortable in both providing and responding to professional challenge.
- An ability to inspire and relate well to the whole community.
- Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach.
- A sense of humour
Desirable:
- A higher degree or management qualification
- A record of excellence in leadership of large teams, including staff development which builds and sustains teachers’ practice
- Experience of dealing effectively with the under-performance of teachers
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are thrilled to offer an exciting leadership opportunity within our forward-thinking federation of Twynham School and The Grange School in Christchurch (collectively known as ‘Twynham TGS’).
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional education for every student, we are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and highly motivated Curriculum Team Leader for Physical Education. This is a unique chance to lead a passionate and skilled team of PE professionals at Twynham School, while working collaboratively with colleagues across The Grange School to shape a cohesive and aspirational PE curriculum.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead and inspire a dedicated team of PE teachers at Twynham School, setting a clear strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Drive high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring strong student engagement, enjoyment, and outstanding outcomes.
- Develop and embed a Trust-wide secondary PE curriculum that is progressive, inclusive, and creatively challenging.
- Work closely with senior leaders across both schools to contribute to whole-school improvement and champion physical education as a vital part of student development.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of physical education across two schools, empowering students to build practical skills, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement and wellbeing. You will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that reflects our values of ambition, collaboration, and innovation.
We are seeking inspirational leaders who are:
- Driven by a strong moral purpose and a belief in the power of education to transform lives.
- Deeply committed to our values of equality, humility, and community.
- Has a strong track record of delivering high-quality PE teaching and curriculum development.
- Is passionate about student wellbeing and achievement through physical education.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to a federated vision.
- Is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a lasting impact.
Further information about the job
01202486536 Ext 3054
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application or arrange a visit to our school, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Thursday 9 October 2025 at 8am and interviews will be on Tuesday 14 October 2025. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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