Head of Physical Education

Permanent | Inner London Pay Scale + TLR

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Tower Hamlets

I am delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Head of Physical Education to join a successful and forward-thinking secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026.

This permanent role sits within an Ofsted Outstanding Inner London school, recognised for its strong culture, excellent student behaviour and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic PE department and play a key role in promoting both academic achievement and student wellbeing through physical education and sport.

The Role

As Head of Physical Education, you will:

Lead, manage and inspire a committed PE department

Drive high standards of teaching, learning and participation across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 where applicable)

Develop and implement a broad, inclusive and ambitious PE curriculum

Promote extra-curricular sport and enrichment opportunities

Support and develop staff through coaching and high-quality CPD

Monitor progress and outcomes to ensure all students achieve their potential

Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement priorities

The School Offers

Ofsted Outstanding school environment

Supportive, visible and collaborative SLT

Motivated, well-behaved students with a positive attitude to sport and learning

Strong emphasis on staff ...