Teacher of Science (Physics)

Amersham School; Amersham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Amersham School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is recruiting a permanent, full-time Teacher of Science (Physics) to join our 11-18 academy. You will teach Physics across key stages, contribute to curriculum development and support safeguarding and pupil welfare in a high‑performing environment.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. A robust DBS check, right to work in the UK, and commitment to professional development are required, with a supportive, collaborative staff

Qualifications

• DBS checks required
• Right to work in the UK required
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Job description

Teacher of Science (Physics)

Amersham School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH

11 days remaining to apply

Monday 4 January 2027

7 October 2026 at 11:59pm

25 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Physics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Position open to ECTs, Main Scale/UPS

Teacher of Science (Physics) job summary

Please see the recruitment pack attached

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Amersham School is a student centred, rapidly improving mixed 11-18 Community School of 920 students with 132 students in our thriving 6th Form.

Our students are encouraged to become well-rounded and broad-minded individuals and we support this through a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. As a Business and Enterprise specialist we focus on the development of skills which inspire and motivate our students to become successful and confident adults.

Amersham School looks forward to an exciting and promising future. Our students achieve good examination results at both GCSE and A Level. We are consistently one of the top performing Upper Schools in the County, making sure that our students have the personal qualifications and qualities to access Post-16 education and training. We are incredibly proud of our students and welcome the opportunity to work with and learn from those who share our dedication to innovation, improvement and success.

Please visit our school website where you will find a wealth of information about our vision and our mission statement ‘Live, Learn and Succeed – Together’ where our values of mutual respect, honesty and integrity, responsibility and ownership, equality and co-operation alongside the establishment of a sense of community underpin our school environment.

Amersham School was rated a good school by Ofsted in 2016.

As employers, we are committed to your personal development. We offer a supportive and innovative environment to work within and opportunities for Professional Development which will allow you to further enhance your skilful practice.

Our staff members have free access to our fitness suite, onsite parking and will have the opportunity to take part in social activities. As a result of our success we are expanding our school and therefore are recruiting teachers to join our hard working, innovative and enthusiastic team.

You can find out more about Amersham School on https://www.amershamschool.org.uk/