Job Description

We wish to appoint from January 2026 a highly-qualified individual to join the department to lead the delivery of our Sports Programme to pupils across our full age range. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to lead lessons and co-curricular activities in a range of disciplines, and will bring energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence to the role.

The job description for this role includes:

To organise and direct the teaching of PE within the PE Department and to ensure the Department is adequately resourced To plan the curriculum and direct the department with appropriate rotations and units of work To organise and participate in a programme of fixtures with other Schools in all major sports and to ensure that these are appropriately staffed To liaise with the Head of PE Operations to ensure the successful arrangement of transport and facilities for the delivery of the Sports Programme To ensure the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work, in liaison with other colleagues To keep abreast of new trends and educational developments related to the subjects and to advise Senior Management accordingly To produce an annual departmental development plan in line with the School's strategic objectives To line manage the other members of the PE Department, including monitoring their teaching, marking and reporting and to provide support and guidance where needed To conduct Performance Appraisals for the other members of the PE Department To assist with the induction of new staff within the PE Department To assist with the recruitment of new staff for the Department To promote the work of the Department, including participation in local and/or national competitions/events
Due to the current needs within the department, we would welcome applications from both those looking for a full-time role, and those looking for a part-time position. We would ask that candidates state their preference within their covering letter.

The salary for this role is from 60,000 to 70,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

To apply for this role, please complete our application form which can be found on our website: www.queensgate.org.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities

Please return a completed form, along with a covering letter to the Principal, to recruitment@queensgate. org.uk

The closing date for applications is

Thursday 20 November 2025 at 4pm

and the first round of interviews will be held the following week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person