Job Introduction
Head of Physical Education
Full time/Permanent
MPR/UPR
TLR 2C £ 8,611
Required for May or September 2026
A successful, popular, and high-achieving school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is situated in a stunning rural location on Berkshire-Hampshire border with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and surrounding areas.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of PE to lead and inspire our students in a dynamic and thriving department, promoting a love of sport and physical fitness across all year groups.
Our PE Department is known for its excellence in teaching and learning, in addition to a strong co-curricular provision with clubs running before, during and after school. Students enjoy competing in external sports fixtures across a variety of sports and House sport plays a key role in the wider life of school. PE is a very popular course choice, with BTEC, and GCSE consistently delivering some excellent results. The Department boasts superb facilities, 2 sports halls, huge playing fields, cricket nets, gym, fitness suite and our new 3G pitch.
This role focuses on providing high quality, strategic leadership and management. The successful candidate will work in partnership with other middle leaders to ensure that the highest standards are set. You will be able to articulate a strategic vision for the PE department and will monitor, evaluate and improve attainment and progress of all our students. The post holder will be involved in the formulation of policies and practices which will develop learning and quality first in order to support and sustain improvements.
This school 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed.
Closing date Friday 20th March 12 noon
For an application pack, please email theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk or call 0118 981 7474
Safer Recruitment
We 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.
