Teacher of Girls PE

Accountable to: Subject Leader of Physical Education

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Start Date: January 2026 or April 2026

Salary: M1 to UPS3 32916 to 51047

We are seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of Girls Physical Education to join our excellent Department from 1st January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and September 2025 our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8.

Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence by Inspiring Ambition For Every Student Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students and we seek a Teacher of Physical Education who wholeheartedly shares this vision.

Based in the heart of Somerset the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community. We also have exceptional facilities including a 3G football pitch state of the art gym and spinning studio as well as over 5 acres of open green space.

In the hope of appointing ready for a January 2026 start we reserve the right to close this advert early if we feel we have a strong field. We therefore would encourage early applications. What We Are Looking For:

• A talented and inspirational Teacher of Girls Physical Education with the ability to teach Sport Science at GCSE
• A commitment to securing strong student outcomes through consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention when required
• A dedication to providing students with extra-curricular opportunities both in and outside of the school day including a range of sport fixtures
• A teacher who sets and upholds high expectations for students behaviour and attitudes
• A full and valid UK driving licence
• This role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and those early in their career

What We Offer:

• A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year
• Clear and consistent behaviour management routines with centralised detentions
• A focus on workload and wellbeing with strong centralised curriculum planning
• Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff
• A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests along with access to an employee benefits platform