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  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    15 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Physics

Working pattern

Full time: 7.5 hours per day - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to M6/ UPS

Additional allowances

TLR payments depending on experience and role

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physics Teacher to join our vibrant Science department. The successful candidate will teach Physics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, delivering high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge, and support students of all abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator, whether newly qualified or experienced, to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school.

Our main focus is on KS5 and you will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging Physics lessons to our sixth-form students, preparing them for success in their A-Level examinations.

What the school offers its staff

  • Clear purpose. We are all here to make a real difference to students' lives​.
  • Lots of opportunities to observe others and receive feedback. We have an open door policy and place Teaching and Learning at thecentreofwhat we do. We never grade lessons and all feedback is developmental​.
  • An environment in which studentbehaviouris exemplary. Teachers can teach and students can learn​.
  • Curriculums that are designed in order for pupils to achieve mastery of both content and skills. We have a strong focus on core knowledge anduse cutting-edge insights from cognitive science and educational research to ensure that content is retained over time​.
  • Year groups of 120 students. We are a small school and pride ourselves on knowing our students​.
  • A minimum of two hours curriculum time for each subject area allowing teachers to know students' next steps​.
  • Weekly in-school CPD, including a tailored NQTprogramme​.
  • External CPDprogrammes, including NPQML and NPQSL​.
  • Opportunities for promotion and development​.

Flexible working opportunities

  • We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
  • Cash towards medical treatment
  • Generous staff discount scheme
  • Three extra INSET days for planning
  • At least one paid personal day a year
  • Great training for your career
  • Exceptional curriculum resources
  • Expert subject advice
  • Support for your wellbeing

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

Everyone who works with children and young people has a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting children and young people from harm.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility therefore all staff at Goresbrook School are trained and have regular refresher training in order to remain vigilant when protecting our children and young people.

Goresbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

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Additional documents

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About Goresbrook School

School type
Free School, Multi-faith, ages 4 to 18
Education phase
All through school
School size
1036 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0203 597 6666

As an all through school, we offer students the opportunity complete their entire educational journey with us, joining us aged three and leaving aged eighteen. Our school is built on a formula of high expectations, a relentless focus on standards and a belief that every young person, regardless of background or circumstance, can succeed. Our calm and purposeful atmosphere allows student learning to be at the centre of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that students’ high-quality classroom experience is matched with enriching extra-curricular opportunities. Success after formal education, relies on securing excellent academic outcomes, but it also requires a wealth of experiences that nurture and develop the whole child. We want our pupils to be able to access top universities and professions, whilst also having the cultural and spiritual awareness to be generous and enriching members of society.

Arranging a visit to Goresbrook School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@goresbrookschool.org.uk.

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