Head of PE (Secondary)

London, United Kingdom Posted on 04/03/2026

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Start Date: 16/03/2026 Location: Enfield, London, UK Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 per year (Outer London Pay Scale)

Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a successful and ambitious secondary academy in Enfield seeking an outstanding Head of Physical Education to lead and develop a thriving PE department across Key Stages 3-5.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced PE teacher or current Second in Department ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the vision for sport and physical education within the school, inspiring students to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong commitment to health and physical activity.

You will lead a passionate team of staff, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and oversee a broad programme of curriculum and extracurricular sport.

This well-regarded secondary academy is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership and high expectations for both staff and students.

• A supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team
• A positive culture focused on achievement, respect and aspiration
• Modern facilities and strong sporting provision
• A diverse and vibrant school community
• A commitment to staff development and career progression

The academy was rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising its welcoming environment, strong behaviour culture and ambitious curriculum.

• Lead and develop the PE department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
• Raise attainment and progress across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Line manage and support PE teaching staff within the department
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance
• Promote a culture of participation, teamwork and sporting excellence
• Lead extracurricular sport, fixtures, clubs and enrichment activities
• Ensure inclusive opportunities for all students to engage in physical activity

To be eligible for this role, applicants must have:

• Strong experience teaching Physical Education at secondary level
• Experience teaching GCSE PE (A-Level desirable)
• Leadership experience or readiness to take on departmental leadership responsibilities
• Passion for promoting student wellbeing, sport and physical literacy
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• The right to work in the UK
• Opportunity to lead and shape a successful PE department
• Access to modern sports facilities and strong extracurricular programmes
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing, participation and achievement in sport

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.