Job Description: Teacher of PE (Girls)
This job description outlines the role and responsibilities for a Teacher of PE (Girls) on a permanent contract, commencing 5th January 2026 About the School and Trust
The school is a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a family of schools that collaborate for mutual support and to share good practice. The Trust aims to be a vibrant and forward:thinking community committed to educating the whole child to improve life chances and secure the best possible outcomes for students
The school is currently on a journey of transformation and school improvement, with staff, students, and parents determined to improve the quality and experience of education for its community. The schools mission is to be an ambitious school that provides students with exceptional opportunities to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and personal attributes to thrive. The core values of the school are work hard, be kind.
Vacancy Details
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Post
Teacher of PE:Girls
Contract
Permanent
Start Date
5th January 2026
Salary
Calculated in line with Teacher pay scale, MPS/UPS
Hours of Work
32.5 hours per week, full time
Place of Work
Reading
Responsible to
Line manager
Role Overview:
The school is seeking an enthusiastic subject specialist with relevant experience and a proven track record to join its committed PE Department. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support, and inspire students.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning, and Student Progress
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To undertake a designated programme of planning and teaching across all key stages (KS3, 4 and 5) and to teach consistently high:quality lessons
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To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum
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To facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to accelerate with their learning
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To lead, monitor, and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy
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To mark, grade, and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
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To assess, record, and report on the attendance, progress, development, and attainment of students
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To maintain discipline in accordance with school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work, and home learning
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To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
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To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in the subject
General Responsibilities
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To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/tutor
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To contribute to raising standards of student attainment across the school
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To share and support the schools responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
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To liaise with the relevant pastoral leaders to ensure the implementation of the Student Support system
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To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
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To follow the school policies and procedures
Staff Development
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To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods
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To engage actively in the Performance Management process
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To participate in whole school professional learning programmes and the staff development programme
Safeguarding
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Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
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Comply with the schools Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
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The appointment is subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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