Teacher of Science - Physics Specialist
Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time although part time would be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Ø Graduate with QTS
Ø A good quality honours degree or equivalent
Ø Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Physics curriculum at Key stage 3 and 4
Ø Excellent interpersonal skills
Ø Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken, written and visual form
Ø Strong ICT skills used to enhance learning
Ø The ability to effectively teach Science across the ability range.
Ø Able to organise work and meet deadlines
Ø Effective classroom management
Ø Able to motivate young people and to scaffold / challenge effectively
Ø Ability to effectively use a variety of assessment and review techniques
Ø Able to contribute ideas and work as part of a team
Ø Able to plan sequences of learning effectively based upon strong pedagogical knowledge
Experience
Ø Has successfully taught Physics to pupils of secondary school age (A / R)
Ø Evidence of pupil progress (A)
What the school offers its staff
We have a very happy staff body with exceptionally low turnover. SLT are fully immersed in the classroom and corridors, supporting teachers to maximise their time spent on teaching and learning. Within easy reach of Sunderland and Newcastle / Gateshead we serve the communities of Whitburn, Boldon and Cleadon where high expectations and aspirations are the norm. There is a strong ethos of professional development which is key to our success
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitburn Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitburn Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01915293712
We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.
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