Physics Teacher KS3-5

Grey Court School; Teddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Court School invites applications for a Teacher of Physics (KS3–KS5). The successful candidate will teach across KS3, KS4 and in the Sixth Form, contributing to a thriving science department and maintaining high standards of pupil outcomes.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, and the role supports ongoing departmental growth. The school places emphasis on an inspiring, evidence-based approach to science with well-equipped labs and a supportive technician team.

Qualifications

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner.
• Have a clear passion for Physics with strong subject knowledge.
• Ability to deliver science across KS3, KS4 and KS5 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner delivering high-quality physics teaching.
• Lead colleagues in delivery of the dynamic science curriculum.
• Inspire students and drive science provision across KS3–KS5.

Job description

TEACHER OF PHYSICS (KS3 - KS5)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

January 2027 start

Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a driven, innovative and inspiring Physics Teacher for our forward-moving science department at KS3, KS4 and in the Sixth Form. The successful candidate will be able to contribute value to the continuing successes of the science department, lead colleagues in the delivery of our dynamic curriculum and inspire in all of our students a lifelong passion for all of the sciences. ECTs are encouraged to apply.

The Science Faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Results continue to exceed national levels and are predicted to rise in science. Our 25-26 A-level physics cohort achieved an ALPS grade 2 putting us in the top 25% of providers and with two classes of Y12 this year our physics provision is continually growing.

Science is one of our most popular subjects and we are looking for a candidate who can drive the physics aspect forward. Our facilities include subject dedicated labs that are supported by our technician team and in the main school we have 9 dedicated science labs again supported by an experienced and capable team of technicians.

The right candidate will:

• be, or demonstrate the potential to be, an exceptional classroom practitioner
• have a clear passion for their area; supported by sound subject knowledge
• want the very best for all young people irrespective of background or challenge
• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of science across the curriculum
• have the skills, drive and passion to deliver science across the curriculum.

About You

We are looking for someone to inspire our young people, and ensure that they all progress and excel in their learning.

About us

Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.

Grey Court is part of the Wandle Teaching School Hub and provides a tailor made Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to develop all aspects of our early career teachers and trainee teachers. The majority of ECTs stay with Grey Court after their training and many teachers progress to leading roles within the school or their own departments.

As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes.

Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of five local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.

Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to work with us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 8 AM November 16 2026.
Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, online background checks (including social media) and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.