PE Teacher

TES FE News; Taunton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Taunton is looking for a PE Teacher to inspire young people through physical activity and sport. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and experience in similar settings. Benefits include an enhanced pension scheme, fully funded training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working in a SEND setting or similar provision.
• QTS or QTLS is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up the classroom and PE spaces to create a positive learning environment.
• Plan and teach lessons that suit all ability levels.
• Supervise PE lessons, both indoors and outdoors.
• Encourage students to try new sports and stay active.
• Support students with their PE, based on their age and level.
• Help keep students safe and support their well-being.

Skills

Commitment to supporting students with SEND

Experience in a SEND setting

Job description

Job Overview

PE Teacher – Taunton TA3 5RH, £27,456-£43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week), Good Ofsted Rating. Make Every Day Extraordinary with Keys Group!

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through physical activity and sport? Join Somerset Progressive School, a specialist SEND school committed to helping every pupil thrive through personalised learning, inclusive physical education, and dedicated support.

About Somerset Progressive School

Somerset Progressive School offers a calm, rural setting where pupils aged 7–19 with SEND, including Autism, receive personalised education and 1:1 or small group support. In 2019, we proudly won the Positive Behaviour Support Award—recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, uplifting environment for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up the classroom and PE spaces to create a positive learning environment
• Plan and teach lessons that suit all ability levels
• Supervise PE lessons, both indoors and outdoors
• Encourage students to try new sports and stay active
• Support students with their PE, based on their age and level
• Help keep students safe and support their well-being

Requirements

• A strong commitment to supporting students with SEND
• At least 2 years of experience working in a SEND setting or similar provision
• QTS or QTLS is a bonus but not essential

Benefits Of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process. Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant: Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Safeguarding: We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.