Physics & Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Bruern Abbey School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above national salary

Group personal pension

16+ weeks holidays

CPD support

Meals on site

Rural setting near London

Job summary

Bruern Abbey Senior School in Buckinghamshire is seeking an enthusiastic science teacher to deliver Physics to Years 9–11 for a maternity cover from January 2027. The role may include teaching across the sciences and offering Mathematics as an additional option. This is a small, friendly school with a strong team ethos.

Knowledge of neurodivergent learners is an advantage, though not essential. The school offers above-national salary, pension, generous holidays, CPD, onsite meals, and a rural

Qualifications

• Qualified science teacher with ability to teach Physics to GCSE level.
• Experience extending the most able and supporting learners who find the subject challenging.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable in a small school environment.
• Experience with neurodivergent learners is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics as the primary subject to Years 9–11 for GCSE preparation.
• Extend the most able students and support others in understanding concepts.
• Possibly teach across sciences and offer Mathematics where appropriate.
• Contribute to a warm, caring school environment and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Science teaching

Physics instruction

GCSE preparation

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Bruern Abbey Senior School in Buckinghamshire is seeking an enthusiastic science teacher to deliver Physics to Years 9–11 for a maternity cover from January 2027. The role may include teaching across the sciences and offering Mathematics as an additional option. This is a small, friendly school with a strong team ethos.

Knowledge of neurodivergent learners is an advantage, though not essential. The school offers above-national salary, pension, generous holidays, CPD, onsite meals, and a rural