KS4 PE Lead and Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator (Secondary Special)
Castle Hill High School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DS16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (depending on experience)
Additional allowances
SEN
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a PE lead to champion the physical development and wellbeing of pupils with complex learning, medical, and behavioural needs. You will drive the delivery of high-quality, adaptive PE, ensuring every lesson is tailored to empower all learners.
You will also provide strategic and operational leadership for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards ensuring that the programme is delivered to the highest standards of safety and compliance.
By fostering a culture of safe, inclusive, and ambitious participation, you will enable our SEND pupils to reach new heights of independence.
You will be responsible for excellent outcomes, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum pathways and contribute to whole school improvement.
Please see the attached Job description and Person Spec for more detailed information.
What the school offers its staff
Castle Hill High School is a popular, over-subscribed school, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented individual who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.
Further information about the job
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 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 Castle Hill High School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castle Hill High School website
- Email address
- applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01612853925
Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 – 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of
others.
All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.
Arranging a visit to Castle Hill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk.
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