Head of Academic PE

The Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a Head of Academic PE, into a thriving and successful Sports department at the senior school.

 

 

At Gresham’s we offer a rare opportunity where children can join us at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School from the age of 2 and continue with their education at our Prep and Senior Schools to the age of 18. Founded in 1555 and located in the heart of North Norfolk, Gresham’s is a thriving co-educational school set across 300 acres of countryside, just minutes from award-winning beaches and areas of natural beauty.

 

We are currently looking to recruit an outstanding and experienced Head of Academic PE into a thriving and successful sports department. The successful applicant will be responsible for co-ordinating PE and Sports Science across the senior school.

 

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience of teaching and leading sports to IB level along with coaching games, which is a requirement of the role throughout the school and across all three terms. The pastoral aspects of the role will involve acting as an academic tutor along with supporting a boarding house with an evening duty.

 

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the recruitment pack, please make yourself aware of these as you consider applying for this post.

 

 

How to apply

 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you can complete an application form.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on 01263 714623 or by emailing hr@greshams.com

Previous applicants need not apply

 

Closing Date:
30th September 2026

Interviews:

TBC

Required for:
January 2027

 

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post up to and including the closing date

 

 

GRESHAMS.COM

Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Registered Charity No: 110550

Job Summary

Closing date:
30/09/2026
Location:
Holt, North Norfolk
Salary:
Based on Gresham's Academic Pay Structure (to be discussed at interview)
Gresham's School
Cromer Road
Holt
Norfolk
NR25 6EA
England

http://www.greshams.com