Teacher of Girls Physical Education

The Willink School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 academic year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR to UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a committed colleague with a real interest in the provision of quality and imaginative teaching to join an experienced and supportive PE Department. PE is taught at GCSE and A Level and the willingness and ability to teach examination courses is an advantage.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with heritage as a Language College and a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

For further information and an application form please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk , Tel 0118 983 2030.

For an informal conversation contact Head of PE, Mr Alex Dorliac – adorliac@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

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.

The closing date for final applications is 9am Wednesday 18 March 2026 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date and close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 23 March.

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

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About The Willink School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Willink School website
• Email address: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 9832030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-willink-school

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

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