Teacher of Physics & Science

The Corsham School; Corsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Corsham, UK, is seeking an enthusiastic teacher of Physics and Science. Applicants will inspire students across key stages and demonstrate a commitment to improving educational outcomes. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development, ensuring the ideal candidate can flourish in their teaching career.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on high-street shopping, cinema tickets and holidays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated teacher of Physics and Science.
• Experience with key stage 5 Physics and across other key stages.
• Welcome ECT applications and supportive of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics to key stage 5 students.
• Teach Science across various key stages.
• Engage with parents and stakeholders to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Ability to work with parents and stakeholders

Commitment to raising attainment

Evidence of improving teaching and learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

The Role

Due to retirement, the Corsham School Academy Group seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and inspirational teacher of Physics and Science to teach Science across the key stages and Physics to key stage 5.

• Be an inspirational and passionate Physics / Science teacher
• Be a professional who is able to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders
• Be passionate about raising attainment in a classroom environment with students of all abilities
• Be able to show evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject through schemes of work and extra‑curricular activities

We welcome applications from ECTs, and we run a highly supportive and successful Early Career Framework programme.

The School

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.

The Corsham School is a ‘Good’ School where ‘Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct’.

Ofsted Sept 2025

Benefits

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning
• A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community
• A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities
• A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well‑being, are a very happy school where staff morale is high
• Employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounts on high‑street shopping, cinema tickets and holidays

Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. A separate letter (no more than 2 sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post.

Please download and complete the Application Form and return to the school via email.

Closing date : 11am, Tuesday 2 December 2025

The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include the current/last employer.

The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for a role within regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Safeguarding Statement

The Corsham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.