Head of Physical Education

'This school is a truly special place. Pupils flourish here' Ofsted March 2022.

Do you love your subject? Do you want to work in classrooms where you can take risks in how you teach in order to develop your craft? If the answer is yes, then Lawrence Sheriff may well be the place for you!

Lawrence Sheriff School is an outstanding boys’ grammar school of approximately 1200 students, around 450 of whom are in our coeducational sixth form. As a National Teaching School, we have played a significant role in initial teacher training and continuous professional development across the region. Our Teaching School Hub status also enables us to offer all staff varied and interesting opportunities to enhance their practice.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and committed teacher to oversee the school’s examined and non‑examined provision in physical education from Years 7‑13 and to build on the already strong participation of students in sport and fitness.

The successful candidate would be involved in the redevelopment of the sports facilities at our Hartfield sport area. Hence the person appointed will be required to show vision, imagination and the ability to lead a programme of change. Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a high performing team will also be an essential requirement for the post.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate about the role of PE & Sport within education and demonstrate a commitment to driving forward and engage in our substantial extra‑curricular programme. This includes the running of after school clubs and fixtures, as well as planning and leading annual trips to supplement the core curriculum.

This is a very special opportunity to further your career within an outstanding school and Lawrence Sheriff School is committed to the professional development of its entire staff through varied and interesting opportunities to enhance their practice.

For further information please contact the Personnel department: Tel: 01788 843700, Email: recruitment@lawrencesheriffschool.com

Closing date for applications:

09.00 am on Friday 3 July 2026

Lawrence Sheriff School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of the pre‑employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.