Subject Leader of PE (Teacher of Girls PE)

Overview

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Subject Leader of PE to join our ambitious and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to shape and drive excellence in physical education, fostering a culture of high participation, strong achievement, and a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner at the forefront of teaching and learning, with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes and delivering a rich, knowledge-led curriculum across Key Stages 3–5. You will bring energy, vision and clarity of purpose, leading the department with confidence and ensuring consistently high standards for all students.

The successful candidate will build excellent relationships with students and colleagues, communicate with clarity and purpose, and lead with both warmth and high expectations. Flexibility, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement will be essential.

At Bishop Justus, we are uncompromising in our pursuit of high academic standards, regardless of background, and we are driven by a belief that every student deserves an exceptional education. We are looking for a colleague who shares these ambitions and is committed to enabling every student to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher of PE.
• Be an experienced leader.
• Have experience teaching across KS3 to KS5.
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and be able to lead innovation within a team.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Job Title:                                 Subject Leader of PE

Grade:                                      MPS/UPS + TLR 2Ci (£8,137.00 p.a.)                                         

Hours:                                      Full Time, Permanent

Accountable to:                 Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum/Faculty Leader

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.