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Physics Teacher
Working Hours: Full Time or Part time, to suit the right candidate
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Main Scale 1-6 or Upper Pay Scale 1-3 as appropriate
Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2026
Start Date:  1 September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Physics teacher to join our high achieving Science Faculty. The successful candidate will:
• Have excellent qualifications and subject knowledge
• Have a passion and enthusiasm for teaching Physics
• Encourage, motivate and inspire students
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be an excellent practitioner
The ability to teach Physics at A-Level and GCSE is essential. Candidates will also generally be expected to teach Chemistry/Biology/Combined Science at GCSE and Key Stage 3. However, we are also happy to welcome applications from teachers who are able and willing to offer an alternative additional subject such as Maths. This post could be ideal for someone new to teaching or an experienced practitioner. If you are new to teaching, we would love to welcome you to our supportive and highly praised development programme for Early Careers Teachers. We focus on employee wellbeing, and an important part of this is the opportunity for every staff member in all roles to have a voice at our school.
At The Commonweal School we are proud that we are an inclusive and welcoming community. We are committed to equality of opportunities for all staff, and applications are welcome from individuals from all backgrounds, inclusive of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Commonweal School is a popular and forward-looking single status academy striving for academic excellence. We seek to provide a high level of support and professional development for all staff. We are committed to realising our aim, which is to be known as a provider of high-quality education for all our students, achieved by focusing on teaching and learning and the performing arts. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for students with Physical Disabilities which is an integral part of Commonweal life.
Our large Sixth Form provision enhances and extends the school’s excellent curriculum, creating significant opportunities for over 300 students to achieve their potential. Based in a purpose built three storey centre it offers an outstanding environment in which our students can succeed and grow, within a warm, caring and creative atmosphere.
The Science Faculty
The Science Faculty is a well-established, enthusiastic and collaborative team of eleven teachers supported by two fulltime and highly skilled technicians. Currently the faculty offers popular A-levels in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as well as Level 3 Applied Science at Key Stage 5. At Key Stage 4 students follow a range of separate and combined GCSE courses at higher and foundation tier. Staff work closely to share best practice, develop high-quality resources, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages. The department is based in modern laboratories within the main school, providing a strong sense of identity and a well-resourced, supportive working environment. There is a clear commitment to professional development, mutual support, and continuous improvement, making the department a positive and stimulating place to work for both experienced teachers and those earlier in their careers. We look forward to welcoming a new member of staff who can be an active part of a team we’re all proud of.
Further details be requested by contacting HR administration through the contact details on the attached advert.
Eteach application forms only please, no CVs will be accepted.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 20 April 2026
Interviews to be conducted shortly after the closing date.
Should you not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume your application has not been successful.
The Commonweal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance, all appointments are subject to completion of satisfactory recruitment checks including enhanced DBS, two strong references, and a social media check conducted by a third-party background checking agency.