Job Description
King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint a fixed-term part-time (0.6) Teacher of Physics (maternity cover) to teach across the full age range from January 2027 until April 2027. 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.
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 Monday 12th October with interviews provisionally scheduled for the same week. However, applications will be reviewed on receipt, and 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]
