Teacher of Science (Physics Focus)

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS

Teacher of Science (Physics Focus) job summary

Teacher of Science (Physics Focus)

Full time position, but part time applications will be considered.

We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Science, with a specific focus on teaching Physics at KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator who has a strong background in Science and a commitment to high quality teaching and learning, and the ability to inspire students to develop their practical skills and science theory.

Science at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a thriving department of 19 specialist teachers with a proven record of excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes and strong post-16 uptake across all sciences. Our carefully sequenced curriculum is underpinned by our WATLAS ethos - Work And Think Like A Scientist, developing confident, articulate learners with deep scientific understanding. Teachers are supported to teach within their specialism at KS4 and KS5, working within a highly collaborative, supportive team with shared resources and high expectations. This is an ambitious department with a strong professional culture and a genuine commitment to evidence-informed practice.

The ideal candidate will be able to operate collaboratively within a dynamic and forward-thinking team who are focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences for students across the 11-18 age range, promoting Science during careers events and support students wishing to undertake STEM career pathways. Teaching with dedication, enthusiasm and innovation is essential, and you will be supported by hard working and highly skilled departmental colleagues, and the wider school team.

Applications are welcomed from teachers at all career stages, and if you require any further information, please contact Sarah Benskin (Head of Faculty) on SBenskin@rushcliffespencer.org.uk

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits such as Health Assured, Cycle Scheme, Eye Tests for DSE users, Employee Assistance Programmes, Wellbeing support, Childcare vouchers, and Tech Scheme. We support each other to shine brightly.

If you would like to visit our Academy, please contact hr@rushcliffespencer.org.uk to make arrangements.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.

Applying for the job

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About Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2032 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rushcliffe Spencer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rushcliffe-spencer-academy

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time. .

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