Head of Athletics and Teacher of PE (one year contract)
Head of Athletics and Teacher of PE (one year contract)
Required: September 2026
Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026
Shortlist: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Monday 11th May 2026
Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Athletics and Teacher of PE on a one-year contract. This middle leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a clear vision for athletics across a thriving whole-school programme. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of Athletics within Games afternoons, oversee a busy fixture calendar, and coordinate a dynamic co-curricular training provision, ensuring alignment with the School’s ambitious sporting strategy.
Alongside leadership responsibilities, the role involves teaching Academic PE, including GCSE and A Level, as well as delivering high-quality Games lessons. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and qualified graduate with the ability to coach a range of athletics disciplines, supporting both participation and performance. Athletics is a flagship sport at Brentwood School, with excellent facilities, strong pupil engagement, and a proud record of competitive success at regional and national level.
The PE department promotes both inclusivity and excellence through a broad and well-resourced programme, supported by outstanding facilities including a Tartan athletics track and extensive sports centre. Brentwood School is committed to fostering lifelong engagement in sport and supporting pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will contribute fully to the wider life of the School, including co-curricular activities and Saturday fixtures, within a highly supportive and forward-thinking environment.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Job Description – Head of Athletics and Teacher of PE (one year contract)