Head of Physical Education

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2i (£8,610)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a full or part-time, committed and enthusiastic Head of Physical Education to join a dedicated and well-resourced department with strong results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach Physical Education across all Key Stages. A working knowledge of vocational CTEC qualifications and dance would be desirable – and the vison to lead fixtures, extra-curricular sports and school events is essential.

We wish to appoint a colleague who:

• is an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education
• has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people and colleagues

• is eager to lead a very successful and hard-working department

What the school offers its staff

The Piggott School Physical Education Department achieved:

• 73% Grade 4+ - GCSE Physical Education 2025
• 96% Grade 4+ - Dance Tech BTec 2025
• 76% Grade A*-C – A Level Physical Education 2025
• 50% Grade Distinction*/Distinction – CTec Sports and Physical Activity 2025

Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development and benefit from discounted BUPA healthcare.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Physical Education - Job Description March 2026.pdf - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter to Applicants 2026.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of Physical Education - Person Specification March 2026.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• Phone number: 01189402357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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