Job Ref No. ECC4499-413S
Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty
Pay Range: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£6649) + Fringe

Position Start Date: 01/04/2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 19/01/2026
Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, imaginative and inspiring teacher to join us as Head of Physical Education – Year 7 through to Year 13. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher of P.E looking to take their first management position or a current head of department seeking a fresh, exciting challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the P.E department.
• Be an inspirational communicator and challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• Secure positive student outcomes at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Think creatively and encourage student engagement.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward‑thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a ‘very good school with an outstanding sixth form’ (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities, Roding Valley could be the place for you.

Benefits

• Outstanding ECT provision and support
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Comprehensive induction programme and further professional development
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Freshly made food on‑site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
• Freedom to be creative in teaching alongside strong support to do your job best

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. Roding Valley is an 11‑18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

For more information see the school website https://www.rodingvalley.net.

Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email recruitment@rodingvalley.net for further information.

Closing date*: 19 January 2026 – we reserve the right to close early if we receive enough applications.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership – Commitment Statements

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; and ensuring all staff share our commitment to the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Roding Valley High School is a successful 11‑18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. The school caters to around 1,400 pupils and boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities. It was graded "good" with outstanding features at the last Ofsted inspection.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact

Paige Larkin
Roding Valley High School
Alderton Hill, Loughton
Essex, IG10 3JA
Telephone: 02085081173
Email: recruitment@rodingvalley.net

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