Head of Physical Education
St Bernard's High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS15 days remaining to apply
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 April 2026
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: Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.40pm plus directed time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR (£6,069)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed PE teacher to lead our successful Physical Education Department. Applications are welcomed from both experienced Heads of Department and ambitious teachers aspiring to take their first step into middle leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate resilience, innovation, and the capacity to be an outstanding middle leader. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of PE within the school and inspiring a culture of high achievement and participation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the PE Department, driving high standards of teaching and learning
- Inspire and motivate students to develop a lifelong engagement with physical activity
- Ensure excellent outcomes for all groups of students, enabling at least good progress
- Provide appropriate challenge and support so every student can achieve their full potential
- Maintain and further develop our high-quality PE provision, including extracurricular opportunities
- Support and develop colleagues within the department
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a passionate and skilled PE practitioner
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential or proven middle leadership experience
- Have a track record of securing positive student outcomes
- Show resilience, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Be dedicated to inclusive practice and student success
We offer a supportive environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on students’ lives through sport and physical education. If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please complete a Teaching Application form attached or found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk and submit it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: 7 May 2026, 9.00am / Interviews: 13 May 2026
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What the school offers its staff
St Bernard's High School is a vibrant Catholic girls’ school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. We offer our students an environment where they can excel academically, personally and spiritually. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day-to-day life.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bernard's High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bernard's High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
A Catholic girls' school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form; ranked among the top schools in Southend; a warm welcoming community where students excel academically, personally and spiritually; comprehensive induction and support for all new staff; applications welcomed from teachers of all faiths or none.
Arranging a visit to St Bernard's High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.
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