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Deputy Director of Learning - Creative Faculty (Head of PE)

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School · Rossendale · Lancashire

Job description

Who we’re looking for

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, with its long-standing tradition of academic and sporting excellence, is seeking to appoint an inspiring Deputy Director of Learning (Physical Education) within our Creative Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to build on our strong sporting heritage and further enhance the profile of sport across the school.

Working closely alongside the Director of Learning for the Creative Faculty, who has oversight of Physical Education, Music, Art and Technology, the Deputy Director of Learning will support wider faculty leadership while taking full responsibility for leading Physical Education. This includes shaping vision, curriculum design and securing strong outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for a candidate who will nurture and develop a passion for sport in every student, driving both participation and high performance. The successful applicant will also expand and enhance a rich extra-curricular programme, providing opportunities at local, national and international levels.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking educator committed to developing talent, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring every student can fulfil their potential through sport.

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About this school

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Inadequate
Pupils
1,056
Avg teacher salary
£49,942
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.8:1
Academy trust
STAR ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BJ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
3 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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