Head of PE (Teacher of Boys' PE)

Outwood Academy Ripon has been part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust since 2011 and is an exceptional place to build your future. Our school-based community is welcoming and friendly; students and staff make excellent progress together.

We are an 11-16 Academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park, including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire, and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment.

Part of the Outwood Family since 2011, and judged as Good by Ofsted since 2024, we aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our success speaks for itself: surpassing the national average in all measures with an increasing number of students achieving Grade 9-7. Our success is acknowledged nationally with numerous awards, including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award, Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us.

Put simply, we take pride in serving the local community, ensuring everyone has a right to learn.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic leader to lead our dynamic PE Department and enhance our enrichment offer further. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed, ambitious, exceptional teacher of PE to join a wonderful school and a high-performing Trust. We expect all colleagues to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to ensure young people develop a sense of responsibility - towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world.

We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and staff who have consistently achieved excellent GCSE outcomes. Do you have drive, determination and ambition for this rewarding role as a Head of PE?  Are you a passionate leader who is keen to provide young people with the best possible education, whatever their background or ability? If you are looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

About the Department

The PE Department at Outwood Academy Ripon is dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong engagement in physical activity by balancing competitive excellence with holistic personal growth. Under the broader curriculum framework, the department provides a diverse range of activities, including rugby, netball, cricket and athletics—designed to build student confidence and leadership skills through the assessment model.

Students are encouraged to develop tactical awareness and resilience, with a sizeable proportion of students representing the Academy in local fixtures and the annual Outwood Family of Schools events. Beyond core practical lessons, the department offers specialised academic pathways such as Cambridge national award in sport, BTech in Health & Social care alongside an extensive elective enrichment programme that promotes mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices for all year groups. Our experienced practitioners have a shared goal: Students First.

If you are interested in joining our PE Department, please contact the Principal’s PA, Miss L Winchester at l.winchester@ripon.outwood.com who would be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.

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Closing date: 9.00am on 3 July 2026.

Interview date: TBC.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.