Job Description

Salary

36,400 to 53,040 (Plus TLR 4000 - 6000)

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Salford

Job category/type

Physical Education

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004600



Job Title: Head of PE

Reporting to: Assistant Principal

Salary: United Learning PayScale (Competitive with MPS/UPS) Plus TLR ranging from 4,000 - 6,000 depending on experience.

Contract: Permanent, United Learning Contract

Start Date: September 2026

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed

Head of Physical Education

to lead and develop our PE department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner with a passion for physical education, sport, and student wellbeing.

Are you a passionate teacher? Looking for a new challenge? If you are looking for a role within a super friendly school, then read on!

We are committed to developing confident, healthy, and active students. We pride ourselves on delivering a broad and inclusive Physical Education curriculum that encourages teamwork, resilience, and lifelong fitness habits. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of PE to join our dedicated team and help inspire the next generation.

Irlam and Cadishead is part of United Learning, one of the country's leading multi-academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools. Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. We also believe in offering our staff

'more pay, more time and more support'

.

More pay:

As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector; We offer a health cash plangiving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations; Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemesand more.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days- giving you eight in total); At least one

guaranteed paid personal day each year

, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and developmentfor every stage in your career; Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.


Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February, Interviews w/c 2nd March however, should we find a suitable candidate before this date we may end the application date early.

United Learning: A place where you can thrive

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Karen Thornton, Karen.Thornton@irlamandcadishead.org.uk