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Second in Department - PE

Salary £32,916 - £51,048
Location Pilton Community College, Barnstaple
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) + TLR2A allowance available for the right candidate

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 0.6 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and highly skilled Teacher of Physical Education to join our successful PE department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to take the next step in their career, for the right candidate taking on a TLR 2A responsibility as Second in Department, with a specific focus on leading our KS4 PE Options programme. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about PE, committed to high-quality teaching and learning, and driven to contribute to continuous improvement across the department. You will work closely with the Head of Department to raise standards, develop curriculum provision, and inspire participation and achievement for all students.

About the Role

In addition to the attached job description, as Second in Department you will:

  • Work alongside the Head of PE to develop and deliver the department improvement plan, ensuring alignment with whole-school priorities.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of the KS4 PE Options programme, supporting high engagement and successful outcomes.
  • Organise girls’ extra-curricular clubs and fixtures throughout the academic year, following the NDS fixtures calendar.
  • Take responsibility for the coordination of transport for girls’ sports fixtures.
  • Oversee and contribute to the assessment of KS3, KS4 PE, and the BTEC Tech Award in Sport, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
  • Play a central role in driving high standards of teaching and learning across the department.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding and inspiring PE practitioner.
  • Has the ability to motivate students across all key stages.
  • Can demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to team development.
  • Has strong organisational skills, especially relating to fixtures and extracurricular provision.
  • Is committed to inclusive, high-quality physical education for all students. 

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive, collaborative school culture.
  • Excellent facilities and opportunities to grow the PE offer even further.
  • A commitment to professional development and leadership progression.
  • The chance to shape sport and physical activity for the next generation.
  • If you are passionate about transforming PE and want to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome interested candidates to visit our school prior to submitting an application, please email: admin@pilton.college to arrange a visit.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 5th May 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 18th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

At Pilton Community College, we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstrates our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.   

We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectations always positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour, encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.  

We believe that: 

” Your character and attitudes to others will determine your success in life alongside your academic qualifications.” Steve Jobs 

The opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.

Exciting time to join Pilton CC

As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an ‘Ofsted Good’ grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do, as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.

Wellbeing 

Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day.  As a Trust we have adopted the ‘Mindful Employer Charter’  https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/.

Our ‘buddy system’ gives all staff a support person from across the school.

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

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