Organisation
Reading Blue Coat School
Salary
£39,064 to £59,776
Location
Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire
Contract type
Permanent (Full time)
Closing date
4 November 2026
Interview date
16 November 2026
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Cricket and Teacher of PE to join us from the Summer Term 2027.
In this role, you will manage the delivery of cricket throughout the school, as well as teach AQA A-Level and GCSE Physical Education, contribute to the sports enrichment programme and deliver core PE sessions. With the introduction of co-education in September 2023 the girls cricket programme is one of the School’s newest sports programmes. This is a full-time teaching role.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a good Honours degree relevant to the teaching aspects of the role and a cricket coaching qualification that matches the high standard expected of a Head of Cricket. The ability to teach Physical Education to A-level is highly desirable. Applications are welcome from ECTs.
You will have played and/or coached cricket at a high level, have experience in teaching the 11-18 age group and demonstrate a real passion for teaching and coaching.
Our School
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.
What we offer
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.
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Head Of Cricket And Teacher Of Pe employer: Reading Blue Coat School
Reading Blue Coat School in Sonning is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to non-teaching operations are valued. With a focus on employee growth and development, the school provides an attractive benefits package and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the education sector.
