Teacher of Physics
Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/01/2027 (negotiable for April 2027 or later start if required)
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 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
- £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Physics job summary
The post:
We are looking for a Teacher of Physics.
The Science Department at Southend High School for Boys is a thriving part of the school. Specialist teachers of Biology, Chemistry and Physics bring expertise in their respective fields, working alongside a full team of technicians to support our teaching, extensive practical work and wide-ranging programme of extracurricular and enrichment activities.
Teaching at Southend High School for Boys is an immensely fulfilling experience where students are readily engaged via creative and challenging lessons. This post will suit a teacher keen to play a full part in the life of the school.
About you:
We are seeking an imaginative and qualified specialist able to demonstrate expertise at all age levels to join a friendly and successful department.
We welcome applications from all levels, including ECT. We will also consider applications from candidates requesting flexible working arrangements.
Whilst the position is advertised as starting in January 2027, we welcome applications for candidates who may need a later start date due to notice period, including current Trainees.
The ability to stretch and motivate our students, work with other staff and be a good team member is very important.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (Teachers Pension for teaching staff)
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College
- Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling
- Specsavers Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Application process:
Please view the job pack for full information prior to applying.
CV's alone cannot be accepted, therefore please complete the application form via mynewterm. Please be aware that we reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
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 Southend High School for Boys
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Southend High School for Boys (SHSB) is an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted 2015), rated as outstanding against every one of the inspection criteria. It is one of four selective schools within the Borough of Southend. The main school, years 7 to 11, is single sex boys whilst the large sixth form is coeducational. It is situated thirty miles from London on the Thames Estuary and is close to main road and rail links from London, and to Chelmsford and Cambridge. SHSB has ‘an ethos of excellence in both academic achievement and a wide range of activities [that] permeates all aspects of the school’ (Ofsted 2015). At SHSB talent is nurtured, learning is valued, challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. SHSB is not only a lively and stimulating institution, but also a welcoming community with an open and friendly approach.
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