- Salary
- £46k – £65k
- Location
- GB
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Head of PE / Teacher of Girls’ PE – Harrow – January 2027
Are you an experienced PE Teacher or current Head of PE looking for a January 2027 leadership role in Harrow?
This Head of PE role is a 12-month maternity cover position based at a high-performing Catholic secondary school and sixth form with a strong sense of community, clear values and excellent sporting facilities.
Head of PE | Key Details
• Head of PE / Teacher of Girls’ PE
• January 2027 start
• 12-month maternity cover contract
• Salary £45,787-£64,684 + TLR
• Full-time role
• Based in Harrow
• Suitable for an experienced PE Teacher ready for leadership or an existing Head of PE
Head of PE | The Role
• Lead the PE department and drive standards across the curriculum
• Teach PE across KS3-KS5, with a clear focus on girls’ PE
• Plan, deliver and monitor high-quality PE lessons
• Support participation, progress and confidence across sport and fitness
• Lead fixtures, enrichment, extra-curricular sport and wider PE provision
• Work closely with senior leaders to support curriculum, assessment and pupil outcomes
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour and strong pupil engagement
Head of PE | Candidate Requirements
• Qualified PE Teacher with QTS
• Strong secondary PE teaching experience
• Experience teaching and supporting girls’ PE
• Ability to lead staff, curriculum planning and departmental standards
• Confident managing changing-room supervision, safeguarding and pupil welfare expectations
• Female applicants only: this post has a genuine occupational requirement due to the nature of girls’ PE delivery, changing-room supervision and safeguarding responsibilities
• Commitment to supporting the ethos and values of a Catholic secondary school
This Head of PE maternity cover role would suit a committed PE specialist who can lead by example, maintain high standards and play a key role in the wider life of a busy secondary school.
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