Somerset Progressive School
Somerset
£27,456 - £43,014 per year
Salary:
£27456-£43014
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 October 2025
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. Make a difference by promoting confidence, teamwork, and well-being through PE.
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. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
School prospectus
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About Somerset Progressive School
Somerset Progressive School
House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5RH
United Kingdom
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