Physics Teacher

Buckinghamshire Council; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Great Missenden is seeking a dedicated Physics Teacher to join its Science department, starting September 2026. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with a focus on delivering high-quality education. Candidates should possess a strong background in Physics, including a relevant degree and teaching qualifications. The institution is committed to staff wellbeing, providing a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Salary payments are MPS/UPS plus fringe benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing Charter prioritizing staff wellbeing

Access to a fully-fitted gym

Great training and development opportunities

Collaborative friendly team

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in Physics or a closely related subject.
• A recognized teaching qualification with teaching experience.
• Secure subject knowledge across the Physics curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Physics education to students.
• Develop and implement curriculum resources for A-level and GCSE.
• Support students in their academic and personal development.

Skills

Physics understanding

Teaching experience

STEM enrichment training

Ongoing professional development

Education

Good honours degree in Physics or related subject

Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS)

Postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD)

Job description

Physics Teacher (Full Time or Part Time) - September 2026 start - The Misbourne

Are you ready to join a school that truly values you?
At The Misbourne, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a professional home. Our school is built on our shared values of Learning, Kindness, and Excellence. We are proud to place our staff at the heart of everything we do.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: MPS/UPS plus fringe

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Interviews to be held: TBC or soon after closing date

About us

About The Misbourne:

The Misbourne is an 11–18 mixed single-academy trust situated in the picturesque village of Great Missenden, at the heart of the Chilterns. We educate over 1,100 students, including a thriving and expanding Sixth Form. Proudly non-selective and inclusive, we are committed to living our values every day: fostering a community that values learning, promotes kindness, and strives for excellence in all we do. We are also the Lead School for Careers in Bucks.

Our staff consistently tell us they feel part of a genuine team—one dedicated to helping every student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, staff wellbeing is a priority, reflected clearly in our Wellbeing Charter.

Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
• Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does

What we offer you:

• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, evidenced by our Wellbeing Charter
• Students who are a pleasure to work with
• Great training and development opportunities
• An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff
• A two-week October half-term
• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)

We're excited to offer an opportunity for a Teacher of Physics to join our outstanding Science team.

It is an exciting time to work with the Science team, with large numbers of students choosing to study the triple sciences at GCSE, along with ever-increasing numbers of students studying the sciences including Physics at A level.

Why join our science Team:

• Dedicated Resources: Work in one of 8 dedicated, well-equipped labs with newly installed interactive Promethean boards, equipped to deliver specialist teaching to A-level
• Expert Support: be part of a 13-strong team, fully supported by three experienced Science Technicians who ensure maximum practical opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: shared, fully-resourced curriculum resources mean you can focus on teaching and professional development, and to support staff wellbeing
• Focus on STEM: be part of our fantastic team of staff who aim to inspire students through a focus on careers, educational visits and talks that integrate within the science curriculum. The department plays a full part in the academy's role as Lead Careers School for Bucks (and an Area of Excellence recognised nationally by Challenge Partners)

The KS3 curriculum covers a broad range of topics and is taught to provide the foundation knowledge required for success in the sciences. At GCSE we follow the AQA Triple Science and Trilogy Science courses. At A-Level, Physics follows the AQA specification.

The Science department works closely with our excellent careers team to take the lead in a wide range of STEM opportunities for students. Recent experiences include:

• Year 9 trip to GE Healthcare
• KS3 involvement in the GirlsGetSet STEM programme
• Year 9 and 10 Johnson & J ohnson STEM day
• A level trip to Reading University
• PPMA Best Virtual STEM Day
• GCSE Science Live! trip
• A level Education in Action trips
• A level Biology field trip
• Year 7 visit to The Big Bang Fair

Please see attached Job Description for more information

About you

• Qualifications Essential
• A good honours degree in Physics or a closely related subject (e.g. Engineering, Astrophysics)
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS or equivalent) with Teaching Experience
• Eligibility to work as a teacher in the UK
• Secure subject knowledge across the Physics curriculum
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) in Physics or Education
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in Physics education
• Training or accreditation related to STEM enrichment or curriculum leadership

Other information

If you are a professional who wants to work in an academy that places the highest value on its staff body, we urge you to get in touch. Don't just take our word for it—come and visit!

Please visit My New Term on the following linkto apply for the role:

We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes us a great place to work. To arrange a visit contact [emailprotected]

The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged. Please note all shortlisted applicants will be subject to a pre-employment check.

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.