PE Teacher

2 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom TeacherActive Full time

Job Title: Physical Education (P.E.) Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you a qualified P.E. Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—with a passion for promoting physical activity and student wellbeing?

Are you confident delivering engaging KS3–KS4 P.E. lessons, covering a range of sports and activities?

Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from P.E. Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their Physical Education departments, and now is the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of the new-year demand.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time placement, looking to gain experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a longer-term role as opportunities arise, we’d love to hear from you.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your P.E. teaching career

Are confident delivering high-quality P.E. lessons across KS3–KS4

Have strong behaviour management and a positive, motivating approach

Promote teamwork, fitness, and student engagement

Enjoy contributing to a collaborative and supportive department

What You Can Expect:

Access to a variety of upcoming P.E. roles in Taunton secondary schools

Potential for both short-term and long-term placements

Supportive, well-resourced school environments

Opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and secure future permanent roles

Why Register with TeacherActive?

Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

A dedicated consultant available 24/7

£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you're a passionate P.E. Teacher and would like to hear more about January opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to support you.

Email:
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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