Teacher of Physics
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 December 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday School day 8.45am - 3.25pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
John Kyrle High School is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join the team teaching KS3/4 in September 2025 on a fixed term, full time basis. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking department of teachers who are fully committed to innovative teaching methods, which motivate and engage all students.
Applicants must be able to teach across the whole ability range and should bring with them enthusiasm and expertise in the teaching up to KS4. The ability to teach A level is desirable but not essential.
Applications from well-qualified ECTs are encouraged.
Candidates should complete the application form in full (black or typewritten please).
Your letter of application should include the following points:
- How your expertise fits you for the post
- Your views on what makes a good classroom teacher
-Your views and beliefs on the teaching of Physics/Science
Open testimonials are not required and should not be submitted.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of joining the "John Kyrle Family":
Employee Assistance Programme
Free parking, onsite canteen and gym
Staff events including "Fab Friday", "Tea and Toast" and more
Cross MAT training and development opportunities
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre is proud to be a part of the Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust.
The school is fortunate to have hugely-committed staff who give their all, take public service seriously and are keen to provide extra-curricular activities in a multitude of areas. John Kyrle aims to provide all students with a life-enhancing secondary school experience where students feel happy and secure yet challenged.
John Kyrle is a popular and oversubscribed high school with other 1400 students who are drawn from the town of Ross and the surrounding rural area. The school is located on the Ledbury Road about half a mile from the Market House and adjoining the dual carriageway. John Kyrle High School is organised on a year basis with form tutors and a head of year responsible for the pastoral care and monitoring of students. We also have a team of high-experienced pastoral support officers. Form tutors stay with their tutor groups from Years 7 to 11. A head of sixth form oversees Years 12 and 13.
The school has excellent facilities, including sports fields, an all-weather sports surface, tennis courts, a specialist drama studio, a purpose-built art and ceramics facility, and a modern library. There are also technology workshops, a music- technology suite and practice rooms, computer and business rooms, language lab, a gymnasium and an on-site sports hall which are used extensively. We have dedicated specialist classroom areas for many subjects with Maths and Science benefiting from purpose built buildings in recent years.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@jkhs.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@jkhs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01989764358
Arranging a visit to John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@jkhs.org.uk.
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