Overview
Teacher of Physics
Responsible to: Subject Leader for Physics
Contract and Salary: This is a full or part-time, permanent position
MPR / UPR as appropriate
As a Teacher of Physics, you will carry out duties in line with the conditions of employment as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document, and the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Job Purpose
To secure high quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources and high standards of achievement for all students directly taught.
All teaching staff are expected to meet the requirements of the Teachers’ Standards and these encapsulate the role of a teacher at Queen Mary’s High School.
Teaching and Learning
* Having regard to the curriculum for the school, plan and teach challenging, well organised lessons and sequences of lessons, informed by secure subject knowledge;
* Planning and preparing stimulating and interesting courses and lessons for pupils in KS3, KS4 and KS5;
* Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to her/him, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;
* A keenness to share in the Queen Marys’ High School ethos which aims to support each student as they seek to fulfil their potential through academic excellence and personal development.
General
* Adhere to the policies of the school and The Mercian Trust, as published and amended from time to time, in particular, policies relating to the safeguarding of children.
* Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.
* Contribute to the school’s programme of co-curricular activities.
* Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
* Work within The Mercian Trust’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
* Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
Review and Amendment
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. The Headteacher may ask you to undertake any additional responsibilities that may be deemed reasonable.
Timeline
Closing Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Interview Date: TBC – likely w/c 29th September 2025 or w/c 6th October 2025
Start Date: 1st January 2026
How to apply
Complete the Mercian Trust online application form and submit a supporting statement / document no longer than 2 sides of A4 outlining the following:
* How your recent and relevant experience and expertise match the requirements of the role.
* How the impact you have had in your career / initial teacher training to date is an appropriate foundation for you to undertake this role.
Please note, your ability to communicate a wide range of information with appropriate examples and evidence clearly and concisely in your supporting statement will be assessed as part of the shortlisting process.
Should you have any questions about the role or would like to visit the school ahead of completing an application, please contact Miss Tomkinson, the Headteacher’s PA, via m.tomkinson@qmhs.merciantrust.org.uk
Queen Marys High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Saf safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr