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Head of Academic PE
- Organisation: The Royal Hospital School
- Location: Suffolk
- Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Monday 9 March 2026
The Royal Hospital School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Academic PE to lead a high performing department.
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:
Head of Academic PE (Full Time)
The Royal Hospital School seeks an ambitious and enthusiastic Head of Academic PE to lead a high‑performing department and drive forward an engaging and inclusive vision for PE. The successful candidate will build on our strong track record across GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and Higher Sports Leadership, and strategically develop our Core PE programme. We are looking for someone who will also relish contributing to a vibrant games culture, with the ability to coach across our core sports seen as a real strength.
Close for advert: Monday 9 March at 09:00
Interview dates: Friday 13 March 2026
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .
Please also send a covering letter to [email protected]
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
The Royal Hospital School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Academic PE to lead a high performing department.
Description
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:
Head of Academic PE (Full Time)
The Royal Hospital School seeks an ambitious and enthusiastic Head of Academic PE to lead a high‑performing department and drive forward an engaging and inclusive vision for PE. The successful candidate will build on our strong track record across GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and Higher Sports Leadership, and strategically develop our Core PE programme. We are looking for someone who will also relish contributing to a vibrant games culture, with the ability to coach across our core sports seen as a real strength.
Close for advert: Monday 9 March at 09:00
Interview dates: Friday 13 March 2026
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .
Please also send a covering letter to [email protected]
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
