Job Title: PE Teacher
Location: Taunton and surrounding areas, Somerset
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract Type: Flexible – Full-time, Part-time, or Day-to-Day Supply
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PE Teachers Wanted – Flexible Opportunities Across Taunton Schools
Are you an energetic and enthusiastic PE Teacher looking for a flexible teaching role in Taunton? Whether you're an experienced educator or an ECT, Teaching Personnel is looking for PE specialists to work across a variety of secondary schools and academies in the Taunton area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion for sport and physical education while gaining experience in different school settings – all with the flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
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The Role:
* Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 available in some settings)
* Teach a range of sports and fitness-based activities
* Promote teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles
* Adapt quickly to new environments and establish a strong classroom presence
* Opportunities for short-term cover, long-term roles, or ongoing supply
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We’re Looking For:
* A qualified PE Teacher (QTS/QTLS) or experienced sports coach with school-based experience
* Passionate about promoting physical activity and student well-being
* Confident teaching a variety of indoor and outdoor sports
* Strong behaviour management and communication skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
* Total flexibility – choose when and where you work
* Access to a range of schools in and around Taunton
* Ongoing CPD and training to support your development
* A dedicated local consultant to support your placements
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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