Deputy Head of Department - Sports

Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£6,056)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£6,056)

Deputy Head of Department - Sports job summary

Deputy Head of Department - Sports

Contract: Full time. Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£6,056)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date: 9am on Monday 11th May

Start date: September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Do you believe sport should build confidence, compassion and character in every young person?

Are you ready to show curiosity, courage and commitment by stepping up into leadership and raise participation and performance?

If this sounds like you, Thomas Deacon Academy would love to hear from you!

Your role:

This is a key leadership opportunity for an ambitious and passionate sports educator who wants to make a lasting difference through both lessons and enrichment. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will help shape an ambitious curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, support colleagues through coaching and quality assurance, and ensure sport across the academy reflects our shared character values.

A key priority in your first year will be expanding our sports enrichment offer and increasing girls’ participation in Key Stage 4 sport. This is your opportunity to be creative and outward‑facing, building inclusive pathways that raise aspiration, strengthen confidence and shape lifelong engagement in physical activity.

You will be an outstanding practitioner who delivers inclusive, high‑challenge lessons that engage students and secure strong progress. Beyond lessons, you will contribute to professional development, curriculum refinement and the daily leadership of the department, confidently stepping up when needed and modelling the professionalism and positivity we expect of our students.

About us:

At Thomas Deacon Academy, sport has the space and ambition to thrive. Set on an exceptional 43‑acre campus, you will work in an environment that genuinely champions physical education, enrichment and participation. Our expansive playing fields and high‑quality sporting facilities provide the platform to deliver ambitious curriculum lessons, grow a vibrant enrichment programme and inspire students to see sport as part of who they are.

Why work for us?:

As part of a forward‑thinking academy and the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will also benefit from strong professional development pathways, collaboration with like‑minded colleagues and genuine opportunities to grow as a leader. You’ll be trusted to innovate, supported to take meaningful responsibility and encouraged to shape provision that makes a lasting difference. Here, sport is a powerful driver of confidence, character and aspiration, and you will play a central role in its future.

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Thomas Deacon Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 2308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Deacon Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-deacon-academy

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