Subject Leader for Physical Education

Inspire Excellence in PE. Lead with Purpose.

Academy 360, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is seeking an ambitious and passionate Subject Leader for Physical Education to lead the strategic development of PE across the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to drive student achievement, shape an inclusive and engaging curriculum, and work within a values-led Trust that places students at the heart of all we do.

You will play a key role in leading high standards across the PE department, developing curriculum plans, monitoring student outcomes, and supporting a team of dedicated practitioners. You will lead the department with wider responsibility linked to the skills of the successful candidate and reflective of the academy’s priorities.

You’ll also contribute to the wider life of the academy, supporting student wellbeing, development and enrichment through sport and physical activity. This will include oversight of our Duke of Edinburgh programme.

We are seeking an experienced, driven and inspiring leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree
• Has a proven record of high-quality teaching and student progress
• Is committed to continuous improvement and inclusive practice
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• Demonstrates ambition, resilience, and good leadership

Academy 360 is Sunderland’s first purpose-built all-through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi-academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North East of England.

This is a very exciting time to be joining Academy 360 on our journey of continued improvement. The successful candidate will to join a forward-thinking school, working with talented colleagues, within the Academy and across the Trust. Most importantly, you will play a vital role in shaping the futures of our wonderful young people!

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.  To see a complete list of our benefits please visit:
https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.

To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Subject_Leader_for_Physical_Education/289044

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date: 8am Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews will take place w/c 1st December 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.  For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search.