Head of PE – Secondary School

Job Title: Head of PE Location: Basingstoke Base Salary (MPR/UPR): £32,916 – £51,048 TLR 2b Allowance: Approximately £3,500 – £5,300 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Brightstone Education Partners is supporting a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Basingstoke to recruit an ambitious and enthusiastic Head of PE for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PE teacher ready to step into leadership, or an established Head of Department seeking a new challenge within a supportive and collaborative school environment. The successful candidate will lead and develop a well-resourced PE department, driving high standards of teaching, student achievement, participation, and wellbeing across the school. About the Department * Broad and engaging PE curriculum * Strong extracurricular sports programme * Well-resourced department with supportive leadership * High levels of student participation and engagement * Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement About the School This welcoming and inclusive school is built around the core values of: * Care – supporting the wellbeing of students and staff * Challenge – inspiring students to achieve their full potential * Creativity – encouraging innovative teaching and learning * Community – fostering a collaborative and supportive culture Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, structured induction, and leadership that values teamwork, innovation, and work-life balance. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the PE department effectively * Deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 * Drive student achievement, participation, and wellbeing * Support and develop colleagues within the department * Contribute to whole-school improvement and enrichment activities * Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement Requirements * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) * Strong experience teaching PE within a UK secondary setting * Leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Passion for sport, physical education, and student development * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare What’s on Offer * Base salary (MPR/UPR): £32,916 – £51,048 * Additional TLR 2b allowance (approximately £3,500 – £5,300) * Permanent, full-time position * Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture * Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities * Positive and forward-thinking school environment Interested? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Rhys Rafferty 📞 (phone number removed) Know Someone Perfect for This Role? If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you but you know someone who would be a great fit, we offer a £200 referral bonus for successful placements. Simply send their details over to us, or ask them to get in touch directly and mention your name as the referrer. Terms and conditions apply