Teacher of PE

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Location:

Reading, Berkshire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Part Time Salary:
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale Posted:
11th February 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
23rd February 2026 09:30 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1534167

Suitable for:
ECT (NQT) Graduates Job Reference:
HSS
007

Start Date:

1st September 2026
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
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** Your opportunity
** We are looking for an enthusiastic and encouraging practitioner who can bring teamwork, and a love of physical activity into the school day and play a key role in shaping our students’  journey at Highdown School.
** What we are looking for
** You should be a highly motivated and energetic individual who will not only help students develop their sporting skills but also support students’ confidence, and personal growth.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and the ability to teach to both GCSE and A Level standards. A willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential, we would consider both part time and full time applications.
** About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
** Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
** Join the GLF Schools Community
** As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
** GLF Schools Employment Offer
** GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options
* Generous holiday allowance
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.
** The Details
***
* Start Date:

** September 2026
** Salary:
** MPS/UPS
** Working pattern:
** Full time and part time applications considered
** Closing Date:
** 23rd February 2026 at 9.30am
** Interview date:
** w/c 2nd March### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities.

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
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