Teacher of Science (Physics)
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 395ee2d1-9832-41e3-bd8a-0894cdd92287 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Training, qualifications and experience:
• Qualified teacher status
• Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
• Subject related higher degree
• Professional development over the last three years in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
• A successful record as a classroom teacher
• A successful track record of raising levels of pupil attainment and progress
• Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
• Experience of teaching A-level
• Effective use of data to inform appropriate actions
• Willingness to teach Key Stage 3 mathematics, if necessary
Professional knowledge and understanding
• Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
• Effective strategies for promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Management of staff, including professional development
What the school offers its staff
Not applicable.
Further details about the role
An outstanding opportunity to teach in a flourishing and forward thinking 11-18 school where the wellbeing of staff is a priority.
Required forSeptember 2026 for this heavily over-subscribed and successful Church of England Academy, an enthusiastic, able and ambitious teacher is sought to teach Physics throughout key stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to deliver A-level for a candidate with the necessary experience and academic qualifications. This post is offered to those looking to secure full-time or part-time employment (minimum 0.6 contract) and is equally suited to an experienced practitioner or to a new entrant to the teaching profession.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive team and work under the direction of a highly professional Head of Department. The Science Department consistently produces high rates of pupil progress and attainment which place it amongst the school’s strongest subjects. Teachers thrive in an environment which balances support and structure with autonomy and independence. The number of students opting to study Triple Science at GCSE is consistently high and this means that recruitment into A-Level Physics is also strong.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Training, qualifications and experience:
• Qualified teacher status
• Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
• Subject related higher degree
• Professional development over the last three years in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
• A successful record as a classroom teacher
• A successful track record of raising levels of pupil attainment and progress
• Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
• Experience of teaching A-level
• Effective use of data to inform appropriate actions
• Willingness to teach Key Stage 3 mathematics, if necessary
Professional knowledge and understanding
• Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
• Effective strategies for promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Management of staff, including professional development
What the school offers its staff
Not applicable.
Further details about the role
An outstanding opportunity to teach in a flourishing and forward thinking 11-18 school where the wellbeing of staff is a priority.
Required forSeptember 2026 for this heavily over-subscribed and successful Church of England Academy, an enthusiastic, able and ambitious teacher is sought to teach Physics throughout key stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to deliver A-level for a candidate with the necessary experience and academic qualifications. This post is offered to those looking to secure full-time or part-time employment (minimum 0.6 contract) and is equally suited to an experienced practitioner or to a new entrant to the teaching profession.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive team and work under the direction of a highly professional Head of Department. The Science Department consistently produces high rates of pupil progress and attainment which place it amongst the school’s strongest subjects. Teachers thrive in an environment which balances support and structure with autonomy and independence. The number of students opting to study Triple Science at GCSE is consistently high and this means that recruitment into A-Level Physics is also strong.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.