Teacher of Physics

St. Bedes Senior School; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

GP via Aviva Digital GP

Free gym & pool access

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service

Complimentary Lunch

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bede’s is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics at its Senior School in Upper Dicker, England. The role is permanent and full-time with a January 2027 start (October 2026 possible).

You will deliver GCSE and A-Level Physics within AQA and CIE frameworks and contribute to the broader STEM programme and school life. You will join a busy, supportive faculty led by the Head of STEM and benefit from expert mentorship and opportunities to teach across related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics at GCSE and A-Level as part of the Science faculty.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular STEM programme and expectations for involvement in weekend activities and boarding.
• Engage Early Career Teachers with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Job description

Teacher of Physics

This is a permanent/full time position located at Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH School Senior School. Application deadline Friday, October 9, 2026.

Bede’s is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics in January 2027. Depending on the candidate’s circumstances, an October 2026 start would be possible.

You will have the talent to help every pupil to achieve their best possible results at GCSE or A Level and you will be determined to inspire young people, and to help inculcate a love of Physics amongst your pupils. You will be teaching both GCSE and A Level. You will be able to enjoy working with gifted scientists who aspire to study at the very highest level as much as you enjoy working with those who find the subject particularly taxing.

The faculty is under the aegis of Head of STEM, Ms Julia French and the department is led by Mr Oliver Froom. There are separate Heads of Department for Chemistry, Physics and Biology, as well as for Animal Management, and you may be able to offer an additional subject specialism in one of these subjects.

You will be eager to be a part of a successful faculty, teaching exciting and innovative lessons, and contributing outside the classroom as well. In Years 9, 10 and 11 pupils take one of three pathways to complete their study of the Sciences; We teach the AQA Physics GCSE as part of the Triple pathway, Combined Science GCSEs for the Double pathway and BTEC Science as a single science pathway. At A-Level, we teach the CIE Physics A-Level.

We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers who will enjoy a generous level of remission on their timetable, above the level offered in other schools. They will also benefit from the expert professional mentorship of Mr Barry Jackson, our dedicated Head of Teacher Development.

Bede’s is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities and resources and we offer superb opportunities for the personal and professional development of our teachers.

Your application will outline how you would seek to contribute to the School’s extensive co-curricular programme; we are excited to hear how you will infect the pupils with your own passion whether this be within STEM or beyond it.

This is a Full Time, Permanent Position. A commitment to the broader life of the school, including involvement in our weekend activities and boarding programme, is essential for this role.

Benefits

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Application Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 at 8am.

We look forward to meeting shortlisted candidates for interviews on the w/c 12th October 2026. We encourage applicants to keep this week clear where possible. Tours of the school will take place at the interview stage.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

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