Physical Education Learning Leader (Head of Department Physical Education)

Role: Physical Education Learning Leader (Head of Department Physical Education)

Salary: (MPS 1 - UPS 3) £32,916 - £51,048 + TLR £8,604 (FTE & Actual Salary)

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Assistant Head Teacher

Start date: 1st September 2026

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.

Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.

About the Role

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Physical Education Learning Leader to join our thriving, hardworking Physical Education team at The County High School Leftwich on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for effective planning and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring quality first teaching, monitoring assessments, recording and reporting. You will also perform the role of form tutor, if designated as such.

Your Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• PGCE/QTS and evidence of continuing professional development
• Recent experience of teaching PE at GCSE level
• PGCE and experience of continuing professional development
• An enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning of your subject specialism
• The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: W/C Monday 27th April 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Physical Education Learning Leader, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Mandy Pimlatt MPimlatt@leftwichhigh.com or call 01606 333313 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.