Head of PE
Meopham School, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B (£5,651)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Meopham School
- MPS/UPS + TLR2B (£5,651)
- September 2025 start
- Interviews:
w/c 19th May 2025
Meopham School is seeking an exceptional Head of PE who is keen to lead our PE department from strength to strength and make a real difference to our children’s lives.
For several years, the school has enjoyed some fantastic PE results, thanks to the strong leadership of the department. Our Head of PE now moves on for promotion elsewhere, so we are looking for someone to take over the mantle and grow our PE department from strength to strength. I don’t need to tell you how important securing excellent PE results is for young people as they embark upon their careers. It is absolutely vital that we employ someone of real talent and skill to inspire our children and make a real impact on their lives. We are looking for someone who truly loves PE, can share that passion with our young people and make them believe that anything is possible with tenacity and hard work.
As a key middle leader within the school, you will of course be a fundamental part of our future at the school and we are committed to investing in the future career of the right candidate. Should you wish to gain further experience, we will have opportunities available for secondment to senior leadership and also a funded place on the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership. We believe passionately in growing our own, and whether your ambition is to become a stalwart Head of PE that drives the department forward, or you have aspirations to move towards senior leadership, we will define a career path for you.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ethan Roberts, Headteacher, at ethan.roberts@swale.at or 01474 814646.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach/TES or by submitting a SAT Application Form to ethan.roberts@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ethan.roberts@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Meopham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1001 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meopham School website
- Email address
- ethan.roberts@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01474 814646
Arranging a visit to Meopham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ethan.roberts@swale.at.
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