Teacher of Physics

• Full time, permanent

• Salary: £34,727 – £50,093 (dependent on experience)

• We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Teacher of Physics to join our Science team from September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Physics to join our successful and forward-looking Physics department. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate physicist to teach their subject with depth, ambition and intellectual freedom, within a school that values academic rigour and curiosity.

You will teach combined science in Y7 and physics from Y8 to 13, delivering high-quality lessons that stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities while fostering confidence, curiosity and a genuine love of the subject. You will be encouraged to teach physics as a way of thinking about the world, developing pupils’ conceptual understanding, problem‑solving skills, and independence of thought.

You will join a supportive and highly collaborative and forward‑thinking department, where subject expertise is valued, and teachers are trusted as professionals. Strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents sit at the heart of school life, and you will be expected to contribute positively to the wider academic, pastoral, and co‑curricular life of the school.

The physics department is strong and well‑established at GSAL, characterised by high expectations, excellent outcomes, and a shared commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. The department is well resourced, with modern specialist laboratories, excellently resourced with extensive and modern equipment, enabling practical work to sit at the heart of physics teaching.

All pupils study combined science in Y7 and physics in Y8 and 9, with strong uptake and excellent results at GCSE and A level. Many pupils progress to degree courses in physics, Engineering and related disciplines. Teaching in the department emphasises enquiry‑led learning, secure conceptual understanding, and the application of physics to real‑world contexts.

Schemes of work extend beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum and examination specifications, giving teachers the freedom and flexibility to enrich the curriculum, draw on their own subject interests and challenge pupils intellectually. There are also opportunities to contribute to a varied programme of enrichment, trips and co‑curricular activities, both within the UK and overseas.

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is a thriving, academically selective independent school that is socially inclusive and proudly multicultural. We are committed to helping every pupil realise their potential and develop into confident, curious and well‑rounded young people.

Awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent School of the Decade in 2021, GSAL offers a friendly, supportive environment with high expectations and a strong focus on both academic excellence and wellbeing.

Located on a purpose‑built 140‑acre campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds, GSAL educates around 2,100 pupils aged 2–18.

The school operates a diamond model of teaching, with co‑education to age 11, single‑sex teaching in Years 7–11, and mixed sixth form classes, alongside a rich co‑curricular programme that extends learning beyond the classroom. The maximum class size for year 7 and 8 is 24, smaller for practical subjects and decreases at KS4 and 5.

GSAL’s success is driven by committed, professional colleagues who are passionate about excellence in the classroom and contributing to the wider life of the school. In return, we offer a high degree of professional autonomy, excellent resources and a supportive environment, alongside a strong benefits package and opportunities for career development.

We value our colleagues and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)
• Significant discount on school fees
• Enhanced, generous PPA time, with most meetings held within the school day
• Small class sizes with Y7 average being 24 and is even smaller as pupils move through the school
• Subsidised childcare during INSET days (ages 3–11)
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