We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physics to play a key role in delivering high-quality science education.  The postholder will teach Physics at GCSE and Level, inspiring students to develop curiosity, confidence and academic excellence in the subject.

In addition to academic responsibilities, the teacher will actively contribute to the Catholic life and ethos of the School, supporting students’ spiritual, personal and intellectual development.  The role requires commitment to excellent teaching, collaborative working with colleagues and promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

 We welcome applications from experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as from Early Career Teachers who wish to complete their induction.  

Key responsibilities:

• to support and to contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School, as outlined in the Mission & Ethos Statement and Aims of the School
• to be aware of and to contribute to the School Development Plan and to promote the strategic aims of the School
• to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students  
• to demonstrate strong subject knowledge and curriculum knowledge in Physics
• to plan and to teach well-structured lessons.
• to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, including those with EAL, SEND and students who are more able
• to make accurate and productive use of assessment to monitor and support student progress
• to know how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas using both formative and summative assessment
• to mark students’ work to a high standard, ensuring regular and constructive feedback
• to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• to promote and to safeguard the welfare of children and young people
• to take an interest in students’ personal development and to contribute to the wider life of the School
• to participate fully in the School’s performance management process and to strive for excellence in the Teachers’ Standards
• to work collaboratively with colleagues and to contribute to departmental and whole-school initiatives

 The successful candidate will be expected:

• to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims of a Catholic independent boarding and day school and the values expressed in the Mission & Ethos Statement
• to be a well-qualified university graduate (or equivalent qualification)
• to have Qualified Teacher Status or to be willing to undertake teacher training
• to be able to teach GCSE and A Level Physics
• to be able to teach at least one other Science subject to GCSE level
• to have excellent communication skills, including a high standard of spoken and written English
• to be able to work effectively as part of a team
• to understand the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• to demonstrate initiative, drive and enthusiasm to develop students’ interest in Physics
• to have integrity and the ability to give clear and consistent witness to the School’s values
• to be able to relate well to students and to take an interest in their personal development

Desirable:

• to have experience of independent and/or boarding education and/or Catholic education
• to have experience of marking or moderating for public examination boards and/or preparing students for examinations (e.g. tutoring)
• to be able to teach a second subject or to support coaching a sports team and to provide details of any relevant experience or qualifications
• to have coaching qualifications or to be willing to undertake sports coaching training

 What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment.  The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu.  The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away.  New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street.  The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport.  There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.  All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.   

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).   New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION  

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.