Physical Education (PE) ECT - High-Achieving Secondary...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Physical Education ECT

A high-achieving Secondary School in Reading is seeking a professional and highly organised Physical Education (PE) Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced athletic and academic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional and coaching support across multiple key stages and assist senior leaders, teaching staff, and wider support teams. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress and physical development records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of school sports fixtures, sports days, and an extensive extracurricular training timetable.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external sporting agencies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to coordinate fixtures, manage transport logistics, and handle multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and highly mindful of health, safety, and risk assessment protocols both independently and as part of a collaborative PE faculty. Good IT skills and confidence using physical data tracking and administrative systems are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing, comprehensive ECT induction packages, and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Reading with a strong commitment to high standards, holistic student wellbeing, and physical development. The school serves an aspirational community and is widely known for its exceptional sporting facilities and supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, highly motivated, and eager to participate in competitive and recreational sports, creating an energetic and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages physical health alongside academic success, preparing students well for future paths.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and an excellent framework for career progression.

Requirements

• Previous teaching placement or relevant coaching experience in secondary Physical Education

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional, proactive approach to physical health, safety, and safeguarding regulations

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.