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Key Stage 2/3 PE Teacher

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School · Taunton · Somerset

Job description

Key Stage 2/3 PE Teacher

Location - Danesfield Middle School

Role - Key Stage 2/3 PE Teacher

Salary - Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/UPS

Start date - 01 September 2026, or 1 January 2027 for the right candidate

Hours - 1.0 FTE

Contract - Permanent

Closing date - 29 June 2026

Interviews -  02 July 2026


About the Role

Are you passionate about sport, physical activity and inspiring young people to lead healthy, active lives?

Danesfield Middle School is on an exciting journey of rapid improvement, and we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach across both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 (Years 5–8), working with pupils at a crucial stage in their development.

We are looking for someone who will not only deliver high-quality PE lessons, but also play a key role in developing our extra-curricular sport offer. A willingness to lead clubs, organise fixtures, and promote participation for all pupils is essential.


You will:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons across Years 5–8

• Inspire confidence, teamwork and a love of physical activity

• Lead sports clubs and support a broad extra-curricular programme

• Organise and contribute to fixtures and competitive opportunities

• Play an active role in the wider life of the school


We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent sports coaching/teaching qualification

• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for PE and school sport

• Is energetic, organised and keen to get involved beyond the classroom

• Has high expectations for all pupils and values inclusive participation

• Thrives as part of a collaborative team


In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community

• A strong focus on CPD and professional development

• The opportunity to shape and grow sport across the school

• A culture that values wellbeing, participation and achievement for all

Come and be part of a school where sport, teamwork and opportunity are central to the pupil experience.


Want to Visit or Discuss the Role?

We warmly welcome visits—you will instantly feel the positive, purposeful atmosphere as our students show you our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour or an informal conversation about the post. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you could become part of our team.

About this school

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary · Ages 9–13

Requires Improvement
Pupils
349
Avg teacher salary
£41,559
Pupil:teacher ratio
37.5:1
Academy trust
BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW