Teacher of Physics

Required to start: September 2026

Teacher of Physics

Salary: MPR/UPR

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Part time will also be considered

The Morley Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Physics. This opportunity is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to achieve their full potential in this critically important subject. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues.  Part time will be considered.

Potential applicants should:

Be either:

·        A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training). 

or:

·        A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status). 

Applicants should also have: 

·        A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium. 

·        The ability to put vision into practice. 

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·        Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. 

·        A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·        Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·        £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

At The Morley Academy we are privileged to work and learn in what is not only an Outstanding and World Class school but one which is also the founding academy of The GORSE Academies Trust. We achieve this through providing all students, but particularly those who have the most challenging and complex backgrounds, with a rigorous and academic education which challenges them, not only academically, but also in terms of their place in society. We believe that this will prepare them for life not only in Britain, but across the world.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.morley.leeds.sch.uk/about-us/.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website, request them by email at recruitment@morley.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 2532952.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 23 March 2026, 9am                      

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 23 March 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.  

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.