8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR based on experience . Plus a TLR3 allowance of £3,478 for leading on Health and Social Care

PE Teacher with TLR allowance job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking to appoint a motivated and highly effective Teacher of Physical Education. This role will involve planning and delivering high-quality PE lessons across the curriculum, promoting strong progress, high standards of achievement and a positive learning environment for all students. A TLR allowance for Leading on Health and Social Care in included in this role

The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of high expectations, ensuring students are engaged, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential. In addition to teaching, the role includes form tutor responsibilities and active participation in the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular provision.

This role is based on the Trust’s Classroom Teacher expectations and adapted for Physical Education delivery.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver highly effective PE lessons in line with Trust and school expectations
  • Motivate and inspire students to engage positively in physical activity and achieve high standards
  • Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and create a safe, inclusive learning environment
  • Act as a form tutor, supporting students’ personal development and wellbeing
  • Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment, including fixtures, clubs and events
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
  • Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and all Trust policies at all times

The ideal candidate

  • Holds QTS and a relevant degree
  • Has strong subject knowledge in Physical Education
  • Is an effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students
  • Can deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that promote participation and achievement
  • Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills
  • Is committed to inclusion, student wellbeing and removing barriers to learning
  • Is willing to contribute to extra-curricular sport and the wider life of the school
  • Shares the values of Maiden Erlegh Trust and is committed to continuous professional development

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

School type
Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
885 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is our high quality education. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.

We have a highly effective team of tenacious, optimistic and talented staff , supported by an experienced leadership team.

Professional development is a strength here, thanks to our Teaching School. We offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs which includes coaching and training for new entrants to the profession and to support career returners. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including part-time working and job-sharing.

The school is a part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust which offers a range of career opportunities in our vibrant and successful schools. We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff to middle and senior leadership posts and our can offer Specialist Leader of Education and school improvement opportunities to the right candidates

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