Salary: MPS/UPS TLR 1a (£10,174 )
Hours: Full time - permanent
Location: King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Closing date: 30/01/2026
Interview date: TBC
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils. Due to the promotion of the current postholder we are looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Head of PE. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising student outcomes and a strong understanding of teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be:
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
• Have strong subject knowledge
• A committed team player
• Able to develop and drive new initiatives and innovate practice
We can offer you:
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
• The opportunity to teach across all key stages including 6th Form
About the Academy Trust
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
How to Apply
A full job description and an application pack are available using the links at the top of this page.
Employment - King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (keshacademy.com)
Call: 0121 647 2471
E-Mail
Post: King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road
Sheldon
Birmingham
B26 2RZ
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051