Teacher of Science (Physics)

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd is seeking a passionate Second in Science with a specialism in Physics for Huddersfield Grammar School. This full-time role involves leading the Science department, shaping curriculum, and inspiring students from Years 7-11. The position offers competitive benefits, including a teacher's pension, professional development, and a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch provided during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays

Free parking on site (subject to availability)

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, pupils, and staff.
• Commitment to support the school's ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Faculty in delivering high-quality teaching.
• Shape an engaging and practical curriculum.
• Supervise experiments and guide students’ academic development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Initiative

ICT Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Good Honours Degree

Job description

Marsh, Huddersfield, WEST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom

About the School-Huddersfield Grammar
We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on pupil wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do.

Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School.

Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our pupils to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Second in Science with a specialism in Physics to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
As Second in Science, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Head of Faculty to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the Science department. You’ll be instrumental in shaping an engaging and practical curriculum that inspires curiosity and drives progress across Years 7–11. You’ll lead by example, setting high standards in the classroom and supporting colleagues in maintaining consistent, innovative teaching practices. This role provides an exciting opportunity to take on additional responsibilities that contribute to the smooth running and continued success of the department. As well as delivering dynamic lessons, you will have the chance to supervise experiments, contribute to curriculum planning, and guide students’ academic development.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a September 2025 start date.

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Who we are looking for:
• Qualified teacher status
• Agood Honours degree
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject
• An ability to communicate effectively with parents, pupils and staff in a variety of ways
• An ability to think originally and creatively, and to show initiative
• A commitment to support the ethos of the school as a community
• Good ICT skills

Consideration will be given to both part time and full time hours. Option for additional responsibility for the right candidate.

Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 25th May 2025. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.