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  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Physics

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,750.00 - £30,629.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS FTE £32,916 - £51,048

Teacher of Physics job summary

Maternity Cover. Part Time 0.6 FTE. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Starting January 2026.

Discover Physics at Harrogate Grammar School HERE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join us on a maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about their subject and eager to inspire the next generation of scientists within a supportive and high-achieving environment.

This is a fantastic role for someone eager to elevate their career in a dynamic and supportive environment—where you'll inspire exceptional students and collaborate with dedicated staff to make a real impact. We offer a genuinely supportive setting where respect, equality, diversity, and well-being are prioritised, making HGS a place where you can truly thrive. Our strong sense of community, built on collaboration and generosity, lies at the heart of our culture.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive—academically, personally, and socially. Our talented, engaging, and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves.

Harrogate Grammar School is part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence, and enrich children’s lives. This is achieved by fostering our shared values of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence across all areas of school life.

Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our core REACH valuesRespect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment, and Honesty—we cultivate an ethos of ambition, kindness, and mutual respect.

Our broad and balanced curriculum is enriched by diverse opportunities beyond the classroom, including music, sport, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, school productions, and sustainability initiatives. These experiences help students develop confidence, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their school experience, build lasting friendships, and leave us as well-rounded, resilient individuals—ready to contribute positively to society.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

  • Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
  • Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
  • Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
  • Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
  • Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Harrogate Grammar School,click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

    deeply committed to enriching students’ learning experiences, with a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
    bring strong subject knowledge, a proactive approach, and a clear commitment to upholding and demonstrating our school’s core values
    eager to grow within a culture that values professional development and offers exciting opportunities for talented individuals to advance their careers rapidly

    Next Steps

    Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Jill Todd or Louise Addison at hgshr@hgs.co.uk.

    Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

    Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

    Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

    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.
    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

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    About Harrogate Grammar School

    School type
    Academy, ages 11 to 18
    Education phase
    Secondary
    School size
    2070 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 18
    Ofsted report
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    Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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