Female PE Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Reading

Position: Female PE Teacher
Location: Reading
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Female PE Teaching Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An outstanding secondary school in Reading is seeking to appoint a Female PE Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within a high-performing and supportive school that values physical wellbeing, teamwork, and high-quality teaching.

Physical Education is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles through a broad and engaging sports curriculum.

This post is open to female applicants in line with the school’s requirement for same-sex supervision and teaching in certain PE activities, permitted under the Equality Act 2010 where being female is an occupational requirement.

About the Role

You will teach Physical Education across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons that inspire participation and promote physical wellbeing.

Students will take part in a broad range of activities which may include athletics, netball, gymnastics, dance, football, rounders, fitness, and health-related education.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level PE examinations where applicable, supporting them in both practical performance and theoretical understanding.

You will contribute to extracurricular sport and enrichment opportunities, including fixtures, clubs, and school competitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach PE across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based PE lessons

• Support GCSE and A-Level PE delivery where applicable

• Promote participation, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles

• Lead or support extracurricular clubs, fixtures, and sporting events

• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback

• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and safety

• Contribute to departmental planning and wider school life

The School Environment

This outstanding secondary school in Reading provides a structured and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve excellent outcomes both academically and personally.

The PE department benefits from excellent sports facilities, strong leadership, and a culture focused on participation, wellbeing, and achievement.

Leadership supports professional development and values teamwork, subject expertise, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching PE at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical knowledge across a range of sports and activities

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching GCSE or A-Level PE

• Ability to lead extracurricular sport or competitive fixtures

• Experience coaching school teams or specialist activities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Female PE Teacher role in Reading starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.