Teacher of Physics

Teaching Vacancies; Retford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Retford is seeking a committed and dynamic Teacher of Physics. This role is open to both Early Career Teachers and experienced applicants. The position involves teaching at KS3 and KS4 levels, with opportunities at KS5 for the right candidate. The institution values respect, responsibility, and resilience, and offers extensive professional development, a culture of collaboration, and modern facilities to support teaching excellence. Applications close at 9am on January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Extensive Professional Development

Culture of Collaboration and Coaching

Wellbeing and Staff Support

Modern Facilities

Enrichment Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must embrace core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience.
• Demonstrate ambition and optimism regarding student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily at KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available for the right candidate.
• Contribute to the academy's goal of providing access to separate sciences.

Skills

Passionate about Physics

Commitment to achieving student outcomes

Drive to make a real impact

Job description

Teacher of Physics

We are seeking to appoint a committed and dynamic Teacher of Physics to join our team. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced applicants. You will have the opportunity to teach within your specialism and contribute to our ambition that all students have access to separate sciences, as recommended in the Governors’ Curriculum and Assessment Review.

Teaching will primarily be at KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available for the right candidate.

Ideal Candidate

• Embrace our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience.
• Be passionate about Physics and committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students.
• Demonstrate ambition and optimism about what both the academy and every student can achieve.
• Have the drive to make a real impact.

About the School

The Elizabethan Academy is an oversubscribed and highly popular 11–19 stand‑alone academy with a fantastic reputation for supporting all students and staff in equal measure. We recognise that our staff are our most important asset, and we are committed to protecting their wellbeing while providing high‑quality training and development opportunities. Teachers are given the freedom to be creative in their pedagogy while ensuring that every child receives the high‑quality education they deserve.

Why Join Us?

• Extensive Professional Development – Structured career progression, leadership training, secondment opportunities, coaching, mentoring, and NPQ support.
• A Culture of Collaboration and Coaching – We believe in the power of coaching to develop teachers at all stages of their careers.
• Wellbeing and Staff Support – Proud to be a Brilliant School and holders of the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
• Commitment to Excellence – Our most recent OFSTED inspection (February 2024) judged the academy as Good with many outstanding features.
• Modern Facilities – Excellent science labs and resources in our purpose‑built school.
• Enrichment Opportunities – You will have the chance to lead STEM clubs, science competitions, outreach projects, and collaborative events with local universities and industry partners.

Application Information

Full details and application form are available online at http://elizabethan.notts.sch.uk/vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews taking place Tuesday 13th January 2026.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers.