Teacher of Physics

We seek to appoint an outstanding, dedicated and committed Physics Teacher to ensure continued excellence within this well-resourced department. The successful candidate should be able to teach the Department’s curriculum at any of the three Key Stages offered by the School.

A balanced science programme, incorporating most of the features of the National Curriculum, is taught to pupils in Year 7 to 9 and satisfies the programme of study for Key Stage 3.  

In Year 7 and 8, each class has one science teacher.  In Year 9 pupils are taught by three specialist teachers and follows a programme of study in preparation for their Science GCSEs.  

In Year 10, they choose either Double Award Science or any two or all three, of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, following the Edexcel IGCSE course.    

All three sciences are popular subjects at A Level.   A Level results in Physics have been pleasing for a considerable time, with an average of 70% obtaining A* to B grades since 2015.  The Edexcel specification is followed in Physics.

The person appointed will join an exciting and successful Department and will make a full range of contributions to the life of the School. There is a firm focus upon providing high quality teaching and learning within the department, and the successful candidate will have the ability to share with their curiosity about how the world around us works and their enthusiasm for Physics.

If you relish the opportunity of making a real impact within a highly successful and ambitious school, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high.  It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral.  There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead.

Our Values

GROWTH HARD WORK RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVERSITY WELLBEING

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with more than 1,430 boys and girls in equal proportion, from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:          

• Generous CPD budget         
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system         
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme 
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day         
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13         
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre       
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme  
• Contribution towards  private medical insurance fees         
• Membership of a pension scheme

Don’t just take our word for it

What the Good Schools Guide say:

“Forest is a power-house with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern, dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next”

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Closing date for applications, 08:00am, 23 February 2022.

Interviews will be on the 8th March 2022.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.