21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    24 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • 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

TMS 1 to UPS 3

Additional allowances

TLR 2B £5,640.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our PE Department as Head of PE.


This is an exciting opportunity to join St Catherine's College as a middle leader. You will be responsible for managing our team of PE Teachers and ensuring excellent outcomes for all students in your department, fostering a love of physical activity and promoting a health lifestyle.

You should have qualified teacher status recognised by the DfES; be a graduate and have evidence of further / continued professional development.


What the school offers its staff

Teachers Pension Scheme


Free membership of Benenden Private Health Care

CPD starts immediately upon employment

Excellent career development opportunities

A fabulous, sociable staffroom

Very well behaved students who are ambitious, hardworking, resilient, and responsible

Highly visible supportive senior leaders

A friendly, supportive and caring staff team

Free Parking

Further details about the role

The Head of PE will manage our team of PE teachers and be responsible for ensuring excellent outcomes for all our students, fostering a love of physical activity and promoting a healthy lifestyle.


The Physical Education Department at our school is a dynamic team of six dedicated professionals who are passionate about fostering a love for sports and physical activity among all students. Energetic and hard working, we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for every student.

The Department offers a diverse curriculum that includes netball, football, basketball, table tennis, trampolining, gymnastics, athletics, and striking and fielding sports.

Beyond the classroom, the Department also runs an extensive extracurricular programme; providing ample opportunities for students to engage in various sports and develop their skills and fitness levels. This comprehensive approach ensures that all students have the chance to participate, excel, and enjoy the benefits of a well-rounded physical education.

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 swindsor@stcatherines.college

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of PE applicant pack April 2025.pdf - 1.84 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Catherine's College

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1086 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
St Catherine's College website
Email address
swindsor@stcatherines.college
Phone number
01323 465469
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We are St Catherine's College - preparing students to stand shoulder to shoulder with their peers, locally, nationally and globally.

We are proud of our college, our highly talented and highly motivated staff and pupils. Our staff team work tirelessly to ensure that teaching is the best it can be and everyone has a role to play in this. We support each other and there is an open friendly and collegiate atmosphere where new members of the team are welcomed and supported.

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swindsor@stcatherines.college.

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