25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

TMS/UPS

Key Stage 2/3 PE Teacher job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
349 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
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School website
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Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School is situated in Williton, in the beautiful area of West Somerset. Of equal distance are the areas of outstanding natural beauty - the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and is within easy reach of the County Town of Taunton.
The West Somerset Academies Trust is a rapidly growing group of like-minded schools that share common values. Our family of academies works together to promote high academic standards, the development of good character and which puts children at the centre of its thinking. The school is one of 6 schools (2 Middle Schools and 4 First Schools) and 3 nurseries within the West Somerset Academies Trust. The school retains its own identity and benefits from being able to take full advantage of the richness of resources, training and collaboration offered, which is one of the many benefits of belonging to the "family" of schools and nurseries currently within the Trust.

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