Head of Physical Education
Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027 or 1st September 2027
Closing date
27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE) + TLR 2F £8,913.00
Head of Physical Education job summary
HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Start Date: January or September 2027
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS depending on experience + TLR2F £8,913.00
We are seeking an inspirational, qualified and dynamic Head of PE to join our high performing PE department. Redborne is a successful and over-subscribed school with a strong and supportive PE department. GCSE uptake is strong and students perform well. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach both GCSE PE and Sport. A Level classes run depending on student uptake.
The successful candidate will have a deep love for PE and sport, coupled with the pedagogical skill to ensure an outstanding provision and sustained progress for all.
About the Role
Excellence in Teaching: Model and ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support all students.
Pastoral and Academic Oversight: Track student progress diligently, implementing effective intervention strategies to maximise attainment. Contribute to a culture of high standard assessment and feedback.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from those who have:
A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or who are currently training and expect to achieve QTS this academic year.
A passion for PE and Sport and an understanding of requirements of the National Curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
The ability to teach PE at GCSE and/or A Level.
Exceptional organisational, and communication skills.
Ambition and a clear vision for the growth and success of the subject.
What We Offer
A welcoming, supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Eva Hobson eva.hobson@redborne.com 01525 404462
Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!
Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Interview Date: TBA
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Redborne Upper School and Community College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1657 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.
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