Teacher of Physics

BRIGHTON COLLEGE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a full-time Teacher of Physics to join a dynamic Senior School team. The role covers Years 7 through A-level and includes contributing to the department’s extension programme, supporting pupils with applications to top universities, and helping develop teaching resources.

You will also participate in the school’s pastoral system and cocurricular life. The successful candidate will contribute to Masterclass sessions and collaborate with a diverse team to maintain

Qualifications

• Teach physics across the curriculum from Year 7 to A-level.
• Contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching resources.
• Support pupil applications to leading universities and participate in Masterclass activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach physics across the curriculum from Year 7 to A-level.
• Contribute to the extension programme and university applications guidance.
• Develop schemes of work using Microsoft OneNote Notebooks and SharePoint; support pastoral responsibilities as a tutor.

Skills

Teaching Physics

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Tools

OneNote

SharePoint

Job description

Teacher of Physics

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Physics on a permanent contract, starting in April 2027. We would also consider applications from candidates who can start in September 2027.

The Department

Brighton College offers an exceptional environment in which to teach Physics, combining outstanding academic outcomes with a culture of curiosity, intellectual ambition and innovation.

The physics department is based in the state-of-the-art £55 million School of Science and Sport. Amongst a host of other world-class facilities, the building includes six dedicated physics laboratory spaces, and ample administrative and technical workspace for staff. The department has a well-resourced preparation room with its own dedicated technician.

The team consists of 10 members of staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, including research and industry. The subject is taught as a separate science at KS3, and all pupils study all three sciences at GCSE, with the majority on the separate science pathway. The subject is hugely popular, and we consistently have over 130 pupils studying the subject at A-level. Examination results are consistently outstanding. In 2026, A-level pupils achieved 59% A* and 90% A*-A grades, while GCSE pupils achieved 74% grade 9 and 95% grades 9-8.

There is a comprehensive extension programme in place, that encourages many pupils to pursue physics, engineering and related disciplines at university. In 2026, over 30 pupils went on to study physics or engineering, with 8 pupils securing places at Oxbridge. The department aims to achieve the highest academic standards and results by instilling a desire to understand and question the complexities and workings of the universe.

By taking pupils beyond the constraints of the syllabus, the department aims to develop their problem solving and analytical skills in preparation for the rigours of undergraduate study. In recent years, pupils have achieved considerable success in both national and international competitions. The department also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as CanSat, SCUBA physics, Engineering Club, and an annual trip to CERN.

Role Specification

The successful candidate will be expected to teach physics across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-level.

An ability to contribute towards the department’s extension programme, including a willingness to support pupils with applications to leading universities (including Oxford and Cambridge), will be a distinct advantage. All teachers within the department are expected to assist in the development of schemes of work, through the creation of teaching resources and the compilation of content for our Microsoft OneNote Notebooks and SharePoint.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten is day).

There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of over 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our Masterclass programme; this is a series of weekly lessons designed to celebrate the enjoyment of learning, focusing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.

Category

Senior School Teaching
(Senior School Teaching)

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Salary

Brighton College has its own generous pay scale, above that of the maintained sector. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

Job Profile

Job Profile document