Teacher of Physics, Smethwick

Physics World Jobs; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CPD opportunities

Supportive working environment

Friendly pupils

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust invites applications for a Teacher of Physics to join our dynamic Science faculty. The successful candidate will teach across the Science curriculum with a particular focus on Physics and contribute to high standards of teaching and learning.

We offer excellent CPD, strong staff development, and opportunities to work across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary levels, within a supportive environment and enthusiastic pupil

Qualifications

• Outstanding Science teacher with the ability to teach across the Science Curriculum with a focus on Physics.
• Experience leading or coordinating aspects of the Physics curriculum is desirable.
• Willingness to engage in school-wide initiatives and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the learning and achievement of all students in Physics.
• Provide high-quality leadership and management for Physics within the Academy.
• Develop effective partnership with staff to secure high levels of student progress.

Skills

Physics teaching

Leadership

Technology for learning

Team collaboration

Job description

POST: Teacher of Physics LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy SALARY: TMS/UPS REQUIRED FOR: January 2027

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi–Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are seeking an outstanding Science teacher with the ability to teach across the Science Curriculum with a particular focus on Physics, to join our dynamic and successful Science faculty.

The Academy's strong staff development focus makes this an ideal post for teachers wishing to develop their career. Candidates should be able to respond to the busy and caring atmosphere of this outstanding Academy, be able to promote excellent results, be committed to extracurricular activities and be fully involved in school life.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field

• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students in a subject.
• To provide high quality leadership and management for Physics within the Academy.
• To develop effective partnership working with other staff to secure high levels of student progress.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post–holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Friday 16th September 2026