Teacher of PE

Contract Type: Maternity cover

Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 (12 noon)

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. You will run fixtures, support departmental administration and help pupils’ sporting development, including delivering OCR GCSE PE. (This post is open to female applicants only, as being a woman is an occupational requirement for the role under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.)

What you'll be doing

• 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 and match-day logistics; 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.

What we're looking for

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 and 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 us

Luckley House School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18 set on 20 acres on the southern outskirts of Wokingham, Berkshire. The School balances academic study with strong provision in sport, music, drama and the arts within a Christian ethos.

Luckley House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications and experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS, social media checks and documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

For further details contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or email Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

Apply via the School website

Closing date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 (noon)

Equal Opportunities

The School welcomes pupils from all faiths and backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: interviews will take place at the start of the Autumn term 2026.