Head of Academic PE

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Job Description

• Royal Hospital School
• Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8510

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 School has the following vacancy: Head of Academic PE (Full Time)

The Royal Hospital School seeks an ambitious and dedicated Head of Academic PE to lead a high-performing department and drive forward an engaging and inclusive vision for PE. You 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.

To find out more

If you have any queries, please email the HR Department onrecruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or call 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit our website

How to apply

Applications should be made online via TES following the 'apply' link on our website

To see details of other vacancies please visit our website

Please also email a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date: 9 am, 9 March 2026.

Interview date: 13 March 2026.

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.

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