We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated teacher to join our Physics department from September 2025.
We welcome applications from graduates, ECTs and experienced teachers. If a graduate or ECT were appointed to the post, a high level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided to ensure progression towards the successful completion of their training or induction period. We pride ourselves on the level of support and care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.
Reasonably priced school accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
The Physics Department is part of the Science Department. There are currently thirteen teachers in the Science Department, supported by four technicians. The Physics laboratories provide modern, airy and spacious accommodation. ICT is bedded into our schemes of work; pupils use laptops with data-logging equipment as well as to access the internet and to use other applications. All of the laboratories have multimedia projectors and interactive whiteboards, supported by a wide range of science software.
In Years 7, 8 & 9 we follow the Exploring Science course, which is taught as a combined course in Years 7 & 8, but as separate Sciences in Year 9. We begin the GCSE courses in January of Year 9. The most able pupils (about 40%) study the three separate sciences at GCSE. The remainder follow the AQA Science (Modular) course in Year 10 and AQA Additional Science in Year 11.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, successful and supportive team of four physicists and will be able to teach across the age and ability range to Oxbridge level, contributing to Combined Science at Key Stage 3, as well as specialist Physics teaching at GCSE and A level. Physics has become an increasingly popular choice at A level, consistently running two sets both at AS and A2. The course followed is OCR Physics A. The ability to offer some Chemistry teaching may be an advantage.
The successful candidate will:
· have a passionate interest in the subject
· have excellent subject knowledge
· be an outstanding classroom teacher
· possess creativity, strong organisational abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills
· join a talented and welcoming team
Teachers appointed to Colfe’s are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the community and will become part of a caring, purposeful and committed community of outstandingly supportive colleagues.
Teaching staff at Colfe’s enjoy a range of benefits including:
· Colfe’s highly competitive salary scale
· Longer holidays than the maintained sector
· Free lunches
· Free membership of Colfe’s Leisure Centre
· Free on-site parking
· Excellent professional development opportunities
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Annual flu vaccination
Application procedure
The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be an interview, task and lesson observation for short listed candidates.
The application may be submitted either electronically, to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post, to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW
Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by Noon Monday 03 February at the latest. Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary and we would therefore very much encourage early applications.
Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.