Head of Academic PE Job at International School of Bergamo (London)

Head of Academic PE

International School of Bergamo

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

Wetherby Senior School are looking to appoint a Head of Academic PE to start September 2026. There are currently five full-time members of the PE/Games department, supported by external coaches and other members of the teaching body to allow a broad programme of physical activity. Sport is an important part of the boys’ development and wellbeing and is a compulsory activity for all boys at Wetherby Senior School. Wetherby Senior School has a variety of onsite facilities, including a strength gym, fitness and boxing studios, while next year we will have use of the facilities at Wood Lane, Wetherby Pembridge Sports Ground. Our major Winter sports are Football and Rugby, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics in the Summer term. In Physical Education, a range of subjects are covered across Key Stages 3 and 4. These include Youth Athletic Development, Yoga & Wellbeing, Invasion Games, Striking and Fielding, Table Tennis. In addition to timetable Games and PE lessons, the department runs a variety of Co-Curricular sporting clubs in all our available sports, as well as Basketball.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage the Academic PE curriculum, including schemes of work, assessment, academic standards and enrichment
Keep curriculum content current by integrating external subject developments and promoting academic enquiry
Organise and lead educational trips to enhance pupils’ learning experiences
Manage and support departmental staff through induction, observation, feedback and professional development
Ensure consistent use of rewards, sanctions and effective behaviour management across the department
Monitor the quality of teaching, pupil tracking, written reports and scrutiny of pupil work
Support staff in meeting the needs of pupils with learning, medical, social or other difficulties
Oversee pupil progress, option choices and university applications, and develop links with university PE departments
Teach practical PE and Games across all Key Stages, with a preferred specialism in Football, Rugby or Cricket
Promote enthusiasm for sport and contribute to high-quality teaching resources and programmes of study
Manage departmental administration, including planning, inspection readiness, meetings and annual reporting
Contribute to fixtures, tours, enrichment activities and the wider PE and co-curricular programme

Requirements:

The ability to teach PE to A Level
Have outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm
Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School
Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community
A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils
Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co-curricular programme
Excellent inter-personal skills
Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills

What we offer:

Work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations
Industry-leading professional development
Exceptional career opportunities
Mobility across our group

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 02, 2026

Expiration:
March 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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