Physics Teacher KS3-5
Grey Court School, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HN7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
27 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
Physics Teacher KS3-5 job summary
TEACHER OF PHYSICS
(KS3 - KS5)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this job.
January 2027 start
Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a driven, innovative and inspiring Physics Teacher for our forward-moving science department at KS3, KS4 and in the Sixth Form. The successful candidate will be able to contribute value to the continuing successes of the science department, lead colleagues in the delivery of our dynamic curriculum and inspire in all of our students a lifelong passion for all of the sciences. ECTs are encouraged to apply.
The Science Faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Results continue to exceed national levels and are predicted to rise in science. Our 25-26 A-level physics cohort achieved an ALPS grade 2 putting us in the top 25% of providers and with two classes of Y12 this year our physics provision is continually growing.
Science is one of our most popular subjects and we are looking for a candidate who can drive the physics aspect forward. Our facilities include subject dedicated labs that are supported by our technician team and in the main school we have 9 dedicated science labs again supported by an experienced and capable team of technicians.
About You
We are looking for someone to inspire our young people, and ensure that they all progress and excel in their learning.
The right candidate will:
be, or demonstrate the potential to be, an exceptional classroom practitioner
have a clear passion for their area; supported by sound subject knowledge
want the very best for all young people irrespective of background or challenge
demonstrate an understanding of the importance of science across the curriculum
have the skills, drive and passion to deliver science across the curriculum.
About us
Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.
Grey Court is part of the Wandle Teaching School Hub and provides a tailor made Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to develop all aspects of our early career teachers and trainee teachers. The majority of ECTs stay with Grey Court after their training and many teachers progress to leading roles within the school or their own departments.
As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes.
Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of five local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.
Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to work with us, we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 8 AM November 16 2026.Interview date: TBC
For more information about Grey Court School please go to the school website.
For more information about this job role please email Ms Amy Moran, Head of Science on amoran@greycourt.org.uk
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During the application process online; please ensure you have completed your detailed personal statement explaining why you would be suitable for this job.
We do not accept CVs or any other unsolicited documents.
We do not work with recruitment agencies or consultants.
We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.
The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, online background checks (including social media) and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references.It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Grey Court School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1650 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- Grey Court School website
Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, then in January 2018 and now once again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!
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