Teacher of Science with possible TLR2a for Physics Lead role

Coombeshead Academy

Teacher of Science

with possible TLR2a for Physics Lead role

1.0FTE Permanent

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 at 09:00am

Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2027

Salary: MPS/UPS plus possible TLR2a (£3683)

Required from January 2027 - A passionate Teacher of Science with a Physics specialism. You will deliver inspiring Science lessons across Key Stages 3-5, including A-Level Physics at KS5. You will join the vibrant and friendly Science department at Coombeshead Academy, a thriving 11-18 school within Education South West. For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, a TLR is available for the role of Physics Lead

Science is a highly successful department gaining strong outcomes across all key stages.

What we can offer you:

The opportunity to work in a school where all staff are viewed as part of the family

Somewhere where leaders look after you as well as encourage you to pursue your aspirations and goals as part of our trust, teaching and research school

An organisation where curriculum design and innovation are valued and respected

A school where the classroom and the learning experience for young people is the centre of everything that we do

A school with a healthy view of the work life balance needed to be a great teacher

Excellent schemes of learning and pre-planned resources to support workload reduction.

A sensible and balanced approach to assessment to further reduce workload.

The freedom to experiment in your own classroom.

A clear behaviour policy which supports you to be able to teach with enthusiasm and freedom to a receptive audience.

Opportunities to share your practice and learn from others across the trust and the teaching school alliance.

The Physics Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Physics curriculum to ensure outstanding Science provision across Key Stages 3-5.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnering with the CTL to develop and manage the Physics curriculum across all key stages.

Driving student progress, ambition, and attainment in Physics.

Supporting the CTL in implementing robust quality assurance processes across the department.

Leading subject-specific CPD and professional growth opportunities for Science staff.

Carrying out other reasonable duties as required to support departmental goals.

Please. visit our school website - www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk . If you have any further questions please contact Mrs Battong, PA to the Headteacher via email - caroline.battong@educationsouthwest.org.uk . Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Coombeshead Academy . The closing date for applications is Friday 16 October at 9am with interviews likely to take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service