Teacher of Physics
Ashmole Academy, London, N14 5RJ5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
27 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £36,413 - £53,994
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an experienced Physics teacher to join our diverse and dynamic Science Faculty who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. Must be able to teach at KS5.
The Science Faculty at Ashmole Academy has a well-established collaborative team, who are committed to fostering a curiosity in our students for science in the world around us. Our science curriculum encourages students to think like scientists whilst developing their knowledge and skills as we seek to inspire the next generation of science specialists.
Physics is a popular subject within the Science Faculty and has a proven track record of high academic outcomes at GCSE and A level. Many of our Physics students go on to study at Russell Group universities.
Our Science team constantly contributes towards pedagogical improvements across the school and they strive to offer students an engaging curriculum with high-quality teaching. This is complemented by a strong extra-curricular provision and Scholar’s programme.
In 2024, at GCSE more than two thirds of our separate science students achieved at least a Grade 8, and approximately 30% achieved a Grade 9. Approximately three quarters of our combined science students achieved a grade 5 or above. At A-Level, approximately 50% of students achieved A*-B and 30% achieved A*-A.
What the school offers its staff
Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. Ashmole Academy is ranked as one of the most successful secondary schools in the country. In the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025, we are recognised as the second highest riser school, climbing 143 places, and now ranked 193rd. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.
Benefits of working for Ashmole Academy
- Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school
- Extensive professional development to ensure high quality leadership and teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training
- A ‘rarely-cover’ policy
- A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
- A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities
- Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site
- On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays
- Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA
If you would like to apply and would like to visit the school first, please contact Charlotte Low to arrange a school visit clc@ashmoleacademy.org
Please visit our website for more information https://www.ashmoleacademy.org and we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: 10.00am Thursday 27th March 2025*
*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ashmole Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1878 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashmole Academy website
- Email address
- clc@ashmoleacademy.org
- Phone number
- 020 8361 2703
Ashmole Academy Trust was formed in 2015 building upon the success of Ashmole Academy and its tradition of outstanding school performance. The trust currently consists of a primary and secondary school.
Ashmole Academy has a forward looking and innovative approach to all areas of school life and demand high standards of achievement. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors and Parents and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. We currently have approximately 1900 pupils with a growing and vibrant 6th Form of approximately 600. Our examination results are consistently outstanding and the Academy remains heavily oversubscribed every year.
Arranging a visit to Ashmole Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clc@ashmoleacademy.org.
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