Teacher of Science (Physics)

Longbenton High School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate Science teacher who wants to make a real difference in a thriving, ambitious school? Due to continued growth in student numbers, and the expansion of our subject offer at KS5, Longbenton High School is seeking to appoint a high-quality Teacher of Physics to join our successful and forward-looking department from September 2026.

This post would suit both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). We have a strong track record of developing teachers at all stages of their career, underpinned by a robust induction, mentoring, and evidence-informed professional development.

Longbenton High School is a highly successful 11–18 school with a vibrant Sixth Form, housed in an exceptional modern, purpose-built building. We are proud to be a school where opportunity is championed and background is never a barrier to success. The school is heavily oversubscribed.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An exciting subject offer and the opportunity to teach from the following subjects across the department: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medical Science and Psychology.

• An opportunity to teach Physics at A level and to our separate scientists at GCSE

• A supportive science department and an ambitious, visible senior leadership team, committed to staff wellbeing and a sustainable approach to workload

• A modern, well-resourced building in a highly accessible location, close to Metro and major bus routes

• An evidence-informed CPD programme, tailored to individual career stages and aspirations

• A collaborative department and whole-school culture, where best practice is shared and celebrated

• A strong values-driven ethos rooted in our KIDMAP values: Kindness, Integrity, Determination, Manners, Ambition, and Positivity

• Outstanding support for ECTs and a genuine commitment to developing future leaders

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

Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Teacher of Science Sept 26.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Science (Physics) Jan 26.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Teacher of Science Mar 26.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

About Longbenton High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 950 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longbenton High School website
• Email address: recruitment@longbenton.org.uk
• Phone number: 01912189500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longbenton-high-school

We are a highly aspirational, truly comprehensive 11-18 secondary school of around 1,000 students in North Tyneside. Our vision is ambitious and unapologetic: we are creating change in order to be the school of first choice in the local area. We are passionate about equality, fairness and our students achieving the very best they can. We are proud of our traditional values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition, and positivity. We are a fully inclusive school, in a wonderful modern building, that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to developing the potential in all our students, regardless of their starting points. Ours is a calm and orderly work environment, based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care. We were rated Good by OFSTED in June 2022 and are oversubscribed for Year 7 admissions.

Arranging a visit to Longbenton High School

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

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