Head of Physical Education at Kettering Buccleuch Academy

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Expired
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/KBA/39491
  Location
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE)
ULT Teachers’ Pay Scale + TLR2
  Hours Per Week
37.5
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 19th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026 or January 2027, with flexibility to wait for the right candidate
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 24th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Wednesday 24th June 2026

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About this Role

We have a rare opportunity for a committed Head of PE to join us on a permanent contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape and develop Physical Education across the academy, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

The successful candidate will lead, inspire and support both students and staff, fostering a culture of excellence, participation and enjoyment in sport and physical activity. They will be responsible for the strategic development of the department, ensuring a broad and engaging curriculum that enables all students to achieve their full potential. The department has high expectations of students and staff and is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and achievement for all. Leading and developing a vibrant extracurricular programme, including competitive sport and enrichment opportunities, is an integral part of the role.

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide an excellent education so that all young people can make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – high-quality staff such as you.

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our values of Respect, Ambition and Determination and will demonstrate how these principles underpin their leadership of Physical Education, promoting high expectations, inclusion, wellbeing and achievement across the academy community. 


Contact Details

  Steve Fraher Assistant Principal
  01536 515644
  stephenfraher@kba.uk

Kettering Buccleuch Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
  2. Do you have, or are currently working towards, Qualified Teacher Status?

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