At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the PE department, ensuring top-notch teaching and student progress.
- Company: Join Twickenham School, part of the innovative Bourne Education Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and well-being support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with ongoing training and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for sports.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for safeguarding students.
The predicted salary is between 37979 - 46419 £ per year.
Twickenham School is a high-performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the building completely rebuilt in 2015, upgraded in 2018, and further investments planned. The new Aspire centre opened in September 2022, and the new drama studio will open in September 2025.
Position: Head of PE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Salary: Teachers' Main - Upper Pay Scale (Outer: £37,870 - £56,154 + TLR of £5,867)
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject
- Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department
- Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department
Requirements include:
- Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Desirable
- Experience in coordinating a subject
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension through Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Head of PE employer: Twickenham School
Twickenham School, as part of the Bourne Education Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming education and changing lives. With a strong commitment to professional development, a supportive work culture, and state-of-the-art facilities, we provide our staff with ample opportunities for growth and well-being. Our generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and well-being support, ensure that our employees can thrive both personally and professionally in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
