Teacher of Physics

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Physics to contribute to a successful department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified Teacher of Physics with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, with good organisational and time management skills.  

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire about the teaching of Physics and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications are welcome from teachers new to the profession and the school can provide training.

Physics at NHEHS

Physics is valued highly at the school with excellent A level uptake and students frequently going off to top universities for further study such as Physics at Bristol, Maths and Physics at Imperial and Natural Sciences at Durham in recent years. 

The department fosters a love of physics from an early age with a dedicated science teacher in the Junior School. This passion develops in the Senior School through inspirational teaching alongside innovative subject activities, many of which are the initiative of our proactive Sixth Form Subject Representatives. For example, Astrophysics Club has attracted a devoted following among KS4 students, ably guided by the Physics Reps, and the Engineering Club for KS4 is always very popular. Science Week is also an annual high-profile highlight, with previous years’ keynote speakers including Lord Winston and several Alumnae of the school who have gone on to science and physics careers.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!” 

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff 
• Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Free lunches during term time
• Accredited ECT induction

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net or by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 17th February 2023 (12pm) but early applications are welcomed.  

Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd February 2023.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks and checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.