Teacher of Physics

King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint Teacher of Physics to teach across the full age range from September 2026 or January 2027. A full-time working pattern is preferred; however, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic department in an exceptional school. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. The school teaches Edexcel IGCSE and AQA A-Level Physics courses. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the School with pastoral care duties and help with co-curricular activities is expected.

The role holder will report to the Head of Physics.

A. Teaching

• Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the department’s scheme of work and which reflect the priorities of the school’s Learning and Teaching Policy.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning of work for collaborative delivery
• Take account of pupils’ prior levels of attainment and use them to inform planning and set targets for future improvement
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning, motivation and presentation of work
• Help organise and develop physics enrichment activities and opportunities for the students.

B. Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Assess and return work within a reasonable and agreed time span providing constructive oral and written feedback, and clear targets for future learning as appropriate
• Report on pupil progress in line with school policy and as specified in the published calendar
• Keep parents informed of pupil progress by attendance at Parents’ Evenings, and by other means as appropriate
• Maintain appropriate records of assessments in line with department and school policy
• Be familiar with the code of practice for identification, referral, assessment and monitoring of special educational needs

C. Pastoral Care

• Undertake responsibility for a form group as required, including tutor/tutee interviews
• Be the first point of contact for parents of pupils in the form
• Set targets for and monitor the social and academic progress of pupils in the form
• Undertake responsibility for the delivery of the PSHE programme to the form
• Promote good attendance and monitor in accordance with school policy

D. Professional Standards

• Support the aims of the school and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct
• Support the implementation of all school policies and procedures as laid out in the Staff Handbook
• Treat all members of the school community with respect and consideration
• Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice
• Set a good example to pupils in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance
• Attend and participate in events such as open days and options evenings.
• Support those events in which form members are involved e.g. concerts
• Participate in the school’s extracurricular programme, which includes activities, clubs and societies, sport, drama and music
• Take responsibility for professional development, participating in staff training and the school’s arrangements for appraisal
• Participate in the management of the school by attending departmental and other staff meetings
• Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in the school calendar
• Take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety in line with school policy
• Undertake duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head of School (directly or indirectly)

Responsibilities may be direct, joint or through devolved structures, but always in accordance with whole school policies. These details may be amended at any time by agreement, but in any case, will be reviewed during the appraisal process.
The candidate will visibly maintain the highest professional standards, have excellent interpersonal communication, presentational and ICT skills and have the ability to work flexibly within the school structure.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form (available for download and a covering letter addressed to the Second Master (Ed Swanwick) by email to: [email protected]

The deadline for applications is 8:00am on 1 June 2026 – interviews are provisionally scheduled for the same week. However, applications will be reviewed on receipt: early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing and interview dates if sufficient applications have been received.

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Rebecca Connelly, Head of Physics – [email protected]