Teacher of Physics

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Bradford-on-Avon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£51,048 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Physics Teaching Science Key Stage 5 Curriculum Development Classroom Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Physics

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath. The successful applicant will be able to teach Physics to Key Stage 5. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Job details

Job role: Teacher

Suitable for early career teachers jobs

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: Full-time or part-time considered (flexible hours)

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916 and £51,048

Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see Person Specification for details.

What the school offers its staff

Please see Recruitment Pack for details.

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.

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful applicant will be able to teach Physics to Key Stage 5.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

The science team comprises nine full-time and four part-time science specialist teachers with responsibility for teaching Years 7 to 13. The department is led by the Director of Science, assisted by the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are part of a new build with an additional classroom space in the new block. The standard of equipment and resources is very high. All full-time members of the department have lessons timetabled in their own laboratory and work with a dedicated technician. There are five part-time technicians.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Commitment to safeguarding

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Physics Person Specification.pdf - 141 KB (opens in new tab)

Science Department Information.pdf - 137 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Physics Job Description.pdf - 187 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Physics Letter to Candidates.pdf - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

[Employer hidden] Recruitment Pack.pdf - 511 KB (opens in new tab)

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