At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead girls' PE lessons, organise fixtures, and support students' development.
- Company: Luckley House School, a vibrant independent school with a strong focus on sports and arts.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing confidence and skills in young athletes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering teamwork and resilience.
- Qualifications: Good honours degree, PGCE, and experience in teaching PE to GCSE level.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Job Overview
We seek a female teacher to lead girls' games, teach practical and theoretical PE across Key Stages 3-5 and act as Form Tutor from January 2027 during postholder's maternity leave.
Equality and Diversity
The position is only available to female applicants, as this is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging, well-planned practical and classroom PE lessons across KS3-5, including OCR GCSE PE theory and practical assessment.
- Plan differentiated lessons and use assessment to secure progress and attainment.
- Organise and run girls' fixtures, clubs, match‑day logistics and manage a fixtures programme.
- Work with SEN and support staff to meet individual pupil needs and contribute to IEPs.
- Keep accurate registers, assess work, report to parents and provide constructive feedback.
- Act as a Form Tutor (Years 7-13): monitor attendance, behaviour and progress; lead form assemblies and Life Skills sessions and communicate with parents and staff.
- Contribute to departmental administration, curriculum development, enrichment activities and trips.
- Take part in supervisory rotas and cover as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Essential: Good honours degree in a relevant subject and PGCE (or equivalent giving QTS).
- Proven experience teaching practical and academic PE to GCSE level (OCR GCSE PE experience desirable).
- Ability to coach Netball and/or Hockey and run girls' games and fixtures programmes.
- Strong classroom management, planning and assessment skills; effective differentiation.
- Clear communicator with pupils, parents and colleagues and able to fulfil Form Tutor duties.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and to the School's Christian ethos.
- Desirable: Pastoral leadership experience.
- Experience with departmental administration and running enrichment programmes.
- Experience teaching A Level or further PE qualifications.
- About the Team
The PE Department, led by the Director of Sport, comprises full‑ and part‑time staff delivering a broad curriculum and extra‑curricular sport.
You will join a supportive team that values coaching, competitive fixtures and developing pupils' confidence, resilience and teamwork.
What We Offer
- A full‑time, fixed‑term role starting January 2027 to cover maternity leave.
- Access to continuing professional development and opportunities to contribute to department initiatives and enrichment activities.
- About the School
Luckley House School is a co‑educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11‑18, situated on 20 acres on the southern outskirts of Wokingham, Berkshire.
The school balances academic study with a strong provision in sport, music, drama, and the arts within a Christian ethos.
Luckley House School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
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Teacher of PE in Wokingham employer: Luckley House School
Luckley House School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where staff are valued as key representatives of the school. With a focus on employee well-being, we provide a generous pension scheme, staff discounts for tuition fees, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported in their roles. Working here not only allows you to contribute to the education of our pupils but also offers a fulfilling part-time schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
