Head of PE - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-527T
• Posted:07/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,651)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:15/05/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 19th May 2025

Advert

• Meopham School
• MPS/UPS + TLR2B (£5,651)
• September 2025 start

Meopham School is seeking an exceptional Head of PE who is keen to lead our PE department from strength to strength and make a real difference to our children’s lives.

For several years, the school has enjoyed some fantastic PE results, thanks to the strong leadership of the department. Our Head of PE now moves on for promotion elsewhere, so we are looking for someone to take over the mantle and grow our PE department from strength to strength. I don’t need to tell you how important securing excellent PE results is for young people as they embark upon their careers. It is absolutely vital that we employ someone of real talent and skill to inspire our children and make a real impact on their lives. We are looking for someone who truly loves PE, can share that passion with our young people and make them believe that anything is possible with tenacity and hard work.

As a key middle leader within the school, you will of course be a fundamental part of our future at the school and we are committed to investing in the future career of the right candidate. Should you wish to gain further experience, we will have opportunities available for secondment to senior leadership and also a funded place on the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership. We believe passionately in growing our own, and whether your ambition is to become a stalwart Head of PE that drives the department forward, or you have aspirations to move towards senior leadership, we will define a career path for you.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ethan Roberts, Headteacher, at ethan.roberts@swale.at or 01474 814646.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Meopham School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ethan Roberts
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: 01474 814646
• Email: ethan.roberts@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack