Teacher of Physics

TN United Kingdom; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's School is seeking a passionate Teacher of Physics to enhance their dynamic Science team. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to teach across all Key Stages. The ideal candidate will be committed to educational improvement and possess a solid understanding of Physics concepts. Join a supportive community dedicated to student success and well-being.

Benefits

Contribution toward relocation costs

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive staff team

Centralised curriculum

Motivated students

Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching and continuous improvement.
• Experience with teaching across Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-resourced science department.
• Teach across all Key Stages.
• Support student wellbeing and workload.

Skills

Awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction

Understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in Physics

Knowledge of concepts in 'Teach Like a Champion'

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Physics to join our fantastic Science team. Could this be you?

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our upper school. We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic, and resilient colleagues to join our excellent science department.

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (M1 - UP3)

This is a full-time, permanent position. Contribution toward relocation costs will be considered.

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Department and Teaching Scope

Our thriving department is well-resourced, with opportunities to teach across all Key Stages. Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed.

Ideal Candidate

• Awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• Understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in Physics
• Knowledge of concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

What We Offer

• Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems to focus on teaching excellent lessons
• Highly motivated and ambitious students
• Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Assessment strategies supporting wellbeing and workload
• A dedicated, supportive staff team
• A positive community involving staff, LSC members, the Trust, and parents
• An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
• The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates

Contact

If you have further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham, at 01202 885233.

About Our School

Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, comprehensive upper school within the Initio Learning Trust.

We are committed to comprehensive education, supporting continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision emphasizes hope for all students, underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition, and Respect.