Head Of PE - Permanent - Redbridge

Location: Redbridge, Outer London
Salary: MPS-UPS (Outer London), with TLR for Head of Department
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

Aspire People are proud to be working in partnership with a large, high-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Redbridge to recruit an ambitious and inspirational Head of Physical Education for a full-time, permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PE teacher or current second-in-department who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey within a well-established, forward-thinking school.

This is a successful and oversubscribed secondary school with a strong academic reputation, high expectations, and a clear commitment to pupil achievement and wellbeing. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is recognised for:

• Excellent student behaviour and high standards of discipline
• A strong culture of respect, inclusion, and aspiration
• Outstanding facilities, including extensive sports provision
• A supportive and visible senior leadership team
• High staff retention and a genuine focus on professional development

Physical Education plays a central role in school life, with strong uptake at KS4 and KS5, competitive sports teams, and a well-established extracurricular programme.

As Head of PE, you will:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a committed PE department
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning across KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Develop and implement an ambitious, inclusive PE curriculum
• Raise attainment and participation in both academic PE and extracurricular sport
• Line manage PE staff and support their professional development
• Promote health, wellbeing, teamwork, and leadership among students
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement

This role would suit a confident leader with a clear vision for PE and sport, and a passion for motivating both students and staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified PE teacher (QTS)
• Have strong experience teaching PE across secondary key stages
• Demonstrate leadership potential or proven middle leadership experience
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be passionate about sport, physical health, and student wellbeing
• Have the ability to inspire high levels of participation and achievement
• Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• MPS-UPS salary (Outer London) plus TLR
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Excellent facilities and resources for PE and sport
• Strong CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative staff culture
• Highly motivated students who value PE and extracurricular sport

At Aspire People, we specialise in matching talented educators with schools where they can truly thrive.

We offer:

• Honest, transparent advice throughout the process
• Support with applications, interviews, and preparation
• Long-term relationships with schools across London
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals

Apply today or contact Natalie at Aspire People to discuss this opportunity confidentially. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.