Second in Department (PE) in London

The School Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust. For nearly 150 years, the Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded girls’ education - shaping futures with purpose. This approach combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, equipping pupils to flourish, find happiness and lead lives of purpose.

Francis Holland Regent’s Park central location makes the school easily accessible. Pupils commute from across the city, supported by excellent public transport links, including numerous bus routes and proximity to Baker Street station. The school is fortunate to have Regent’s Park right at the doorstep where pupils make daily use of its outstanding outdoor facilities for both sport and leisure.

The Role We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised leader to take on the role of Second in Department (PE). The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and students, fostering a culture of inclusivity, participation, and achievement in sports. They will be proactive and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and ensure smooth operation across all aspects of sport in the school.

The Department The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, three full-time staff, one part-time staff, a trainee teacher, and two other PE staff members who have higher responsibilities. Given the school’s prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent’s Park which is located opposite the school. Our athletics and cross-country teams also use this facility. The school has its unique underground swimming pool, which has led the foundation for our successful swimming team. Hockey is taught off-site at Paddington Recreation Ground, where the girls can use these first-class facilities with the backdrop of London.

The Department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme, which the successful candidate will be expected to deliver to an excellent level. Teams are trained in hockey, netball, football, cricket, athletics, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and cross country from U12 to U18. Fixtures take place after school and some occasional weekends. Daily training sessions take place before and after school and at lunchtimes.

For any queries regarding this position or its application, please email the People Team. For further information and to apply, please visit our website. Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 19 June 2026. In-person interviews will take place week commencing 22 June 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as applications may be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of the recruitment process, online and social media checks will be carried out prior to interview. Appointment to this role is subject to statutory safeguarding checks, including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references. This post is classed as regulated activity with children, as it involves the teaching, training, or supervision of children on a day-to-day basis, and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.