Teacher of Boys' PE

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston School in Yeovil, Somerset invites applications for a Teacher of Boys' Physical Education to join from January 2027 or April 2027. The role is full time and permanent, based at Preston School.

You will inspire pupils, deliver PE and Sport Science at GCSE, and contribute to a broad range of extra-curricular sports while upholding high standards of behaviour and attitudes. The school benefits from strong student outcomes, a supportive staff community, and collaboration through the Midsomer

Qualifications

• Talented and inspirational Teacher of Boys' Physical Education
• Ability to teach Sport Science at GCSE
• Commitment to securing strong student outcomes through high-quality teaching
• Dedication to providing extra-curricular opportunities, including sport fixtures
• Sets and upholds high behaviour and attainment expectations
• Full and valid UK driving licence
• Suitable for both experienced and early career teachers

Skills

Teaching

Sport Science

Behaviour management

Extra-curricular

Driving licence

Job description

Teacher of Boys' PE

Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: M1 to UPS3 - £32,916 to £51,047

Type: Permanent

Location: Preston School

Accountable to: Subject Leader of Physical Education

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Start Date: January 2027 or April 2027

Overview

We are seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of Boys' Physical Education to join our excellent Department from 1st January 2027, or sooner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset - both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8.

Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition - For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teacher of Physical Education who wholeheartedly shares this vision.

Location and Facilities

Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development, and join a welcoming and supportive staff community. We also have exceptional facilities, including a 3G football pitch, state of the art gym and spinning studio, as well as over 5 acres of open green space.

Application Timeline

In the hope of appointing ready for a January 2027 start, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we feel we have a strong field. We therefore encourage early applications.

What We Are Looking For

• A talented and inspirational Teacher of Boys' Physical Education, with the ability to teach Sport Science at GCSE
• A commitment to securing strong student outcomes through consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention when required
• A dedication to providing students with extra-curricular opportunities, both in and outside of the school day, including a range of sport fixtures
• A teacher who sets and upholds high expectations for students' behaviour and attitudes
• A full and valid UK driving licence
• This role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and those early in their career

What We Offer

• A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year
• Clear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentions
• A focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planning
• Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff
• A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platform

Safeguarding Statement

Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.