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Head of Physical Education

Direct from school

Recruiting organisation: Fernwood School

East Midlands

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Job details

Location
East Midlands
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
17 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
11 August 2026
Applications close
11 September 2026

Job description

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly skilled leader of PE, capable of planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum at both KS3 and KS4, in line with the subject and faculty intent. Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with: An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’ A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve An Ofsted outstanding judgement A strong Progress 8 score Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme Subsidised yoga classes Eyecare scheme Cycle to work scheme Leading Edge Status The successful candidate will: Support the faculty leader with the overall vision and implementation of the faculty intent Monitor and track student progress across KS3 and KS4 Ensure all schemes of learning are in place and reviewed in line with the faculty and school expectations Lead and support members of the department in line with performance management criteria Ensure all resources are ordered and administration complete to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum Organise and administer the moderation of KS4, in line with the expectations from the exam board Coordinate the PE contribution towards extra-curricular provision For further information about the post prior to application, please contact Naomi Keane at recruitment@fernwood.school

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