King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint a fixed-term part-time (0.6) Teacher of Physics (maternity cover) to teach across the full age range from January 2027 until April 2027. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic department in an exceptional school. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. The school teaches Edexcel IGCSE and AQA A-Level Physics courses. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the School with pastoral care duties and help with co-curricular activities is expected.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Second Master (Ed Swanwick) by email to: [email protected].
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Rebecca Connelly, Head of Physics: [email protected].
The deadline for applications is Monday 12 October at 8am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged to ensure full consideration for the post. Interviews will provisionally take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
King Edward’s 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 invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
