Job Introduction
Head of PE
Are you passionate about physical education and drive to lead a department that inspires students to lead healthy, active lives? Join Cranbourne, a school built on the values of Care, Challenge, Creativity, and Community, where you can make a lasting impact in a supportive and ambitious environment.
About Us
Cranbourne is a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking school, where dedicated staff and a diverse student body create a vibrant community. With our recent Ofsted inspection highlighting our strong practice and supportive culture, our school continues to grow. Our ethos is built on collaboration, innovation, and supporting each other to maintain a positive work-life balance.
The PE Department plays a vital role in school life, offering a broad and engaging curriculum alongside a valued extracurricular programme. The department is well-resourced and supported, providing an excellent platform for developing high-quality physical education and student participation.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head of PE to lead and develop our PE Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PE teacher who is ready to take on a leadership role or for an established Head of Department seeking a new challenge.
The successful candidate will provide strong professional leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and continued improvement in student achievement, participation, and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to support teaching and learning and contribute to whole-school improvement.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A passion for physical education and school sport, with a clear vision for departmental development.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
- A reflective and self-motivated approach to teaching and leadership.
- A commitment to our core values and to improving life chances for all students.
What We Offer
We provide our staff with a wide variety of professional development opportunities, including collaborative twilights and conferences. Alongside an excellent induction programme, we offer an inspiring teaching and learning environment and outstanding ongoing professional learning to support and enhance your career.
Our Community
At Cranbourne, Care for students and staff is at the heart of all we do. We thrive on Challenge, inspiring students to achieve their full potential. We foster Creativity in our teaching and encourage students to think beyond the classroom. And, above all, we celebrate our Community, ensuring every member feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding Statement
Cranbourne and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2b
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 15 May 2026 (12 noon)
How to Apply
To apply, please complete HCC’s Teacher Application form and email it to s.owen@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk. For further information, contact Suzi Owen via56 868600.
Learn more about our school at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk.
