Second in Science - Physics Specialist
Yate Academy, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DX10 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 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
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - UPS3 Plus a TLR2 of £5,888 per annum
Second in Science - Physics Specialist job summary
Make a Difference Every Day
At Yate Academy, we believe outstanding teaching transforms lives. We are looking for a committed Second in Science, Physics Specialist to join our ambitious and supportive school community.
This is an excellent opportunity to inspire a love of learning, help students achieve their best and contribute to the continued success of our school.
About the Role
As a member of our Science Department, you will deliver high-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires students to achieve their full potential. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of an ambitious curriculum, support students' academic and personal development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator, who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people while contributing to a thriving and supportive school community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Willingness to undertake further CPD
- Excellent classroom practitioner
- Ability to teach A-level Physics
- Understanding of Exam Board specifications
- Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
- Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
- Able to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people - students, colleagues and parents
- Commitment to high standards and expectations
About Yate Academy
At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
If you are passionate about your subject and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Yate Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 804 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Yate Academy website
At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
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