What skills and experience we're looking for • have the vision to fully develop and support theSciencedepartment. • be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential. • be committed to securing positive student outcomes at KeyStages 3, 4 and/or 5. • have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement. What the school offers its staff • an outstanding ECT provision and support • a friendly and supportive working environment • a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development • Bike toWork Scheme • freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities Further details about the role Job Role: Teacher of Science - (Physics) Contract term: Permanent Start date:September 2026 Contract type: Full Time Salary: MPS/UPS £34,398 - £52,490 Want to meet wonderful staff?Click here. We are seeking to appoint an inspirationalTeacher of Science, preferably with physics specialism to join our excellentScience Faculty. This is a very experienced, collegiate team. The successful candidate will be led by our Head of Faculty and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other members of leadership within the team. The successful candidate will: • have the vision to fully develop and support theSciencedepartment. • be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential. • be committed to securing positive student outcomes at KeyStages 3, 4 and/or 5. • have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in aforward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you. We can offer: • an outstanding ECT provision and support • a friendly and supportive working environment • a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development • Bike toWork Scheme • freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities "RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job." You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainmentof our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). For more information see the school website https://www.rodingvalley.net Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please emailrecruitment@rodingvalley.netforfurther information. Closing date*: Noon on27th February 2026 Interview dates will be confirmed upon shortlisting. *Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; • Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; • The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. Commitment to safeguarding 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.