Second in Department - PE

Pilton Community College, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Second in Department - PE job summary

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) + TLR2A allowance available for the right candidate

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 0.6 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and highly skilled Teacher of Physical Education to join our successful PE department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to take the next step in their career, for the right candidate taking on a TLR 2A responsibility as Second in Department, with a specific focus on leading our KS4 PE Options programme. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about PE, committed to high-quality teaching and learning, and driven to contribute to continuous improvement across the department. You will work closely with the Head of Department to raise standards, develop curriculum provision, and inspire participation and achievement for all students.

About the Role

In addition to the attached job description, as Second in Department you will:

Work alongside the Head of PE to develop and deliver the department improvement plan, ensuring alignment with whole-school priorities. Lead the planning and delivery of the KS4 PE Options programme, supporting high engagement and successful outcomes. Organise girls’ extra-curricular clubs and fixtures throughout the academic year, following the NDS fixtures calendar. Take responsibility for the coordination of transport for girls’ sports fixtures. Oversee and contribute to the assessment of KS3, KS4 PE, and the BTEC Tech Award in Sport, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Play a central role in driving high standards of teaching and learning across the department.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is an outstanding and inspiring PE practitioner. Has the ability to motivate students across all key stages. Can demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to team development. Has strong organisational skills, especially relating to fixtures and extracurricular provision. Is committed to inclusive, high-quality physical education for all students.

Why Join Us?

A supportive, collaborative school culture. Excellent facilities and opportunities to grow the PE offer even further. A commitment to professional development and leadership progression. The chance to shape sport and physical activity for the next generation. If you are passionate about transforming PE and want to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome interested candidates to visit our school prior to submitting an application, please email: admin@pilton.college to arrange a visit.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 5th May 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 18th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 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.

About Pilton Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-community-college-barnstaple

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