Head of PE

Pilton Community College, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Head of PE job summary

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) + TLR2D allowance available for the right candidate

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

Are you an inspiring, dynamic, and forward-thinking PE specialist ready to lead a thriving department? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Physical Education to join our middle leadership team and drive an ambitious vision for sport, physical development and student wellbeing.

About the Role

As Head of PE, you will:

Lead a high-performing PE department with passion, expertise, and strategic direction. Shape a curriculum that excites, challenges, and supports students of all abilities. Champion a culture where physical activity, resilience, teamwork and healthy lifestyles are integral to school life. Oversee extracurricular sport, fixtures, teams, and whole-school health initiatives. Coach and develop staff, ensuring high-quality teaching and outstanding outcomes. Build strong community and club partnerships to enhance opportunities for all pupils.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is an outstanding PE practitioner with a proven record of impact. Has experience leading or coordinating a team. Brings energy, vision, and creativity to the role. Is committed to inclusive sport and physical education. Values high expectations, strong relationships, and positive behaviour. Can inspire both students and colleagues through excellent communication and leadership.

Why Join Us?

A supportive, collaborative school culture. Excellent facilities and opportunities to grow the PE offer even further. A commitment to professional development and leadership progression. The chance to shape sport and physical activity for the next generation. If you are passionate about transforming PE and want to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The role requires the postholder to line manage the School Sports Coordinator role by overseeing programme delivery, supporting staff, and ensuring high-quality sporting opportunities for all students as part of the PE department’s strategic goals.

If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 9am 25th March 2026, interviews will be held on Monday 30th March 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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 Pilton Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-community-college-barnstaple

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