The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
Salary:
PGS salary scale and benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
23 September 2025
Job overview
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.
The school seeks a well-qualified teacher of Physics from January or April 2026 to teach from Year 7 to Year 13. Dependent upon the notice period of the successful candidate, we may also be able to offer an earlier start date in the Autumn term. We are looking for a candidate who can work either full-time or part-time; if applying for the role on a part-time basis, please indicate this in your application and give an indication of your preferred FTE. The ability to teach a second science at KS3 and/or GCSE would be an advantage; please provide details of this in your application.
Candidates should be well qualified subject specialists, able to inspire young people with their enthusiasm for Physics and for teaching, and ensure all pupils reach their full potential. Applications are invited from all those who meet the above criteria, whether they are newly qualified, or more experienced teachers.
The school offers excellent training and support to teachers at all stages of their career. PGS teachers convey passion for their subject and seek to maximise progress by knowing their pupils well and adapting their teaching accordingly. We are always looking to develop new ideas and approaches to teaching and are keen to incorporate the particular interests of members of staff into the overall curriculum scheme.
Outstanding teaching and learning at PGS are achieved by inspirational and creative teachers with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to use ICT and interactive resources to enhance learning. Teachers' planning is informed by assessment for learning, ensuring all pupils make very good progress in each lesson. Our pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and understand how they can improve using constructive feedback provided by their teachers.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. It is an expectation that all teachers will have a tutor group within the pastoral system.
How to apply:
Candidates are asked to apply through the online form linked to our advert on Tes
Any informal enquires about the role or how to apply are very welcome at
The closing date will be midday on 23rd September 2025 and interviews will be scheduled to take place on 2nd October 2025. Candidates are asked to allow a whole day for the interview process which will include teaching an observed lesson.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
About The Portsmouth Grammar School
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2LN
United Kingdom
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This thriving school is just a stone's throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to c.1,000 pupils.
Aims and Values
The school aims for members of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.
ISI Report 2022
During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School's compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.
Head
Mr David Wickes
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