Teacher of Physics

Notre Dame High School, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physics
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

Teacher of Physics job summary

Part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT

Email:  recruitment@ndhs.org.uk 

Website:  https://www.ndhs.org.uk/vacancies

• Salary - MPS / UPS
• Permanent
• Part Time (but potential for Full Time with second subject)
• 0.59FTE
• Required for September 2026

Notre Dame High School is an 11-18 highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic school with Academy status. We are part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT, one of only 37 EEF Research Schools nationally and a newly designated Teaching School Hub.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Physics to teach science across Key Stage 3 and to specialise in Physics at Key Stage 4. The post may also include A-level Physics teaching for the right candidate. There is potential for this role to be full-time, with a second subject. Applications from trainee teachers who will be qualified by September 2026 welcomed. The advertised hours would be increased for an ECT in order to accommodate induction support. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive, forward-thinking and creative team in a high-achieving and well-resourced department. Notre Dame offers both Triple and Combined science at GCSE, with significant numbers of students taking up one or more A-level science. The Physics department has a proven track record of excellent student outcomes.

Join us at Notre Dame and benefit from:

• a culture which values respect, honesty and kindness;
• great training, leading to great professional development and career progression;
• an outstanding quality of relationship between pupils and staff, and between pupils themselves;
• a driven focus on reducing teacher workload.

Notre Dame High School welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. 

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

Preliminary visits to the school or discussions regarding the post are welcome by arrangement with Mr Chris Moore, Head of Science - cmoore@ndhs.org.uk

How to apply

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website for further details including a job description and person specification and to apply online via our recruitment website. 

We reserve the right to close advertisement early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Closing date:   18 May 2026, 9am

Interview date:   20 May 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protections practices of the Trust.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

Notre Dame High School welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for appointment to this post. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply

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.

About Notre Dame High School, Norwich

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1572 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Notre Dame High School, Norwich website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notre-dame-high-school-norwich-norwich

Notre Dame High School is an 11-18 highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic school with Academy status. We are part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT. We are an Outstanding school, one of only 37 EEF Research Schools nationally, and a newly designated Teaching School Hub.

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