Required from September 2024
Uppingham School is seeking to appoint a first-rate Teacher of Physics from September 2024.
You will teach Physics to our motivated and talented students at all levels across the school. Beyond classroom teaching, teachers at Uppingham play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, taking on additional responsibilities and serving as tutors within our fifteen boarding houses.
Uppingham School has the highest ambitions for Science education. Not only have we built the very best building for teaching Science in the country, but we aspire for Uppingham to be the national centre for excellence in Science education in the United Kingdom.
The person appointed will be a strong, dynamic character with excellent subject knowledge, and a proven track record of excellent teaching and building positive relationships with students. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking to expand your expertise within an exceptional department or an ECT embarking on your teaching journey, this position offers an opportunity for professional growth and development.
If you're committed to upholding high standards, possess exceptional communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Accommodation may be available.
In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:
• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount
• 25% Holiday Club discount for children at local Nursery
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 12 March 2024, 9.00am.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19 March 2024.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may be held before the 19 March; early applications are advised.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.