Teacher of Physics

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

King James’s School in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, invites applications for a motivated Teacher of Physics to join our Science Department. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to teach KS5 for the right candidate. The post is full-time and permanent, with salary aligned to ECT, MPS or UPS scales.

We value imaginative and energetic approaches to learning, strong classroom management, and commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with appropriate UK accreditation
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 optional
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 if needed
• Contribute to a successful Science Department and school ethos

Job description

Location:Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, King James School

Teacher of Physics

Full Time|Permanent

Required for Easter 2027 (or sooner for the right candidate)

Salary: ECT,MPS or UPS

We are seeking applications for an enthusiastic, imaginative and energetic Teacher of Physics to join our highly successful and supportive team within the Science Department. You will be required to teach across KS3 and KS4 with the possibility of KS5 for a suitable candidate.

King James’s School is a large 11-18 comprehensive school proud to offer a diverse and rich curriculum and is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.

We run a School Direct secondary programme to train the next generation of teachers. You will be joining a highly community orientated, inspirational and ambitious school.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to support our educational aims who has the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to motivate our students. You will benefit from strong leadership, effective support by colleagues and being part of an ethos that achieves the best possible outcomes for our students.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.