Head of Physical Education
Thomas Alleyne's High School, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8DU80 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 July 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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS – UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.5 at £6046 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have the passion, expertise and leadership to inspire, engage and motivate students, raising attainment while fostering a lifelong love of physical activity and sport?
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to join Thomas Alleyne’s High School as Head of PE. This key leadership role will provide strategic direction for the department, leading the curriculum team and supporting colleagues through expert subject knowledge, high-quality leadership and a shared commitment to excellence.
The successful candidate will lead the teaching and development of Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including Core PE and BTEC Sport. They will have a genuine passion for physical education, together with a proven commitment to securing exceptional student progress and attainment. They will be driven to achieve outstanding outcomes in BTEC Sport, inspire increasing numbers of students to continue their studies at Key Stage 5, and lead a vibrant programme of extra-curricular sport and enrichment opportunities that promotes participation, develops talent and fosters a lifelong love of physical activity. In addition, they will have a clear vision for curriculum development, high expectations of both staff and students, a strong commitment to professional development, and the determination to raise achievement across the whole school.
What the school offers its staff
Thomas Alleyne’s High School is a successful 13–18 comprehensive school at the heart of its community. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables every student to flourish academically, personally and socially. We are committed to ensuring that every young person receives an outstanding education, and our strong track record of student progress and attainment reflects this commitment.
We are passionate about developing our staff and nurturing future leaders. Our comprehensive programme of continuing professional development (CPD) supports excellent classroom practice and leadership development through a wide range of internal opportunities and high-quality external programmes.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Innovate2educate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. All staff are also required to complete safeguarding training.
Please see the link below to our Safeguarding Policy
https://www.thomasalleynes.uk/_site/data/files/users/2/AABAD8CB6A35D12D78D166ACCAD62F9C.pdf
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 Thomas Alleyne's High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 941 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- personnel@tahs.i2e.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01889 561820
Thomas Alleyne’s High School is a 13 – 18 school at the heart of its community, which provides a broad and balanced curriculum for students. We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to an outstanding education. Our successful track record of ensuring students make excellent progress has ensured improved outcomes for young people.
Arranging a visit to Thomas Alleyne's High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tahs.i2e.org.uk.
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