Head of PE

About the role:

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

We are seeking an exceptional Head of PE to lead our PE department and drive outstanding outcomes for students across all key stages. This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and inspiring practitioner who is passionate about physical education, student wellbeing and academic excellence.

As Head of PE, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. You will foster a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement, enabling all students to make excellent progress while developing lifelong habits of physical activity, resilience and teamwork.

You will play a key role in shaping whole‑school culture through sport, enrichment and competition, while working closely with senior leaders, staff, students and families to strengthen our school community.

You will contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

• Partnership with BCFC Foundation
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
• Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms
• Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms

We are an all-through school serving the local community with pupils from Nursery - Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.

Over the past 2 years we have made remarkable progress, moving from an Inadequate Ofsted rating to a Good. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff with Ofsted commenting that pupils “understand the high expectations that staff have for them and strive to meet with”. The strengths of our school include:

• Behaviour: Our pupils know the school rules of, ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and demonstrate these qualities in their behaviour towards each other and their teachers.
• An ambitious curriculum: Our well-sequenced curriculum, spanning early years to Year 11, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a high-quality education.
• Reading strength: Our effective teaching strategies empower pupils to become fluent readers, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
• Personal development: At Ark Kings Academy, we prioritize personal development, preparing our pupils for their future roles as responsible citizens.
• Attendance: Our pupils and parents recognise the importance of high attendance, and at secondary, we sit above the national average.