Ofsted Rated Good School Reading, Berkshire Full-Time | Permanent Start: September 2026 Salary: MPS (ECT Scale) Leading ECT Support Programme! Are you a motivated and passionate Early Career Teacher of Physical Education, ready to inspire confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of sport and fitness in young people? A well-regarded secondary school in Reading, rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking an enthusiastic Female PE Teacher (ECT) to join its supportive and forward-thinking PE department from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that values student wellbeing, active lifestyles, and high-quality teaching. You will benefit from a structured ECT induction programme, with dedicated mentoring and professional development to support your growth as a teacher. The Role The successful candidate will: Teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4 Plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of sports and physical activities Promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among students Encourage participation, resilience, and confidence in all learners Support students of all abilities through inclusive and differentiated teaching Prepare students for GCSE PE (where applicable) Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental resources Support extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, fixtures, and school competitions Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback Play an active role in the pastoral life of the school, including form tutoring The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a candidate who: Holds (or is working towards) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related subject Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for PE Is eager to develop their teaching practice as an Early Career Teacher Has high expectations for student achievement, participation, and behaviour Is enthusiastic, energetic, and committed to promoting physical wellbeing Works well as part of a collaborative and supportive team About the School This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Reading offers: A positive and inclusive learning environment Supportive leadership focused on staff wellbeing and development A strong PE department with opportunities for collaboration A well-structured ECT induction and mentoring programme A wide range of sporting and enrichment opportunities What We Offer MPS salary (ECT scale) A comprehensive ECT induction programme with dedicated mentor support High-quality CPD and career development opportunities A supportive and welcoming staff community Opportunities to contribute to extracurricular sport and wider school life How to Apply Please submit your CV along with a brief supporting statement outlining your interest in the role, subject expertise, and suitability for the position. We welcome applications from enthusiastic Early Career Teachers who are keen to begin their teaching career in a supportive and inclusive school community in Reading.