Teacher of Physics (Part-Time Maternity Cover)
Leicester Grammar School
Great Glen, Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2020
Job overview
Leicester Grammar School is one of the UK's top-performing co-educational HMC independent day schools and the Sunday Times’ East Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020.
Due to a colleague’s planned maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and dynamic Teacher of Physics to join our successful team on a part-time, fixed-term basis from September 2020 (0.6 fte) and to contribute to the wider life of the school. Our ideal candidate would be passionate in their teaching of Physics, able to demonstrate broad subject knowledge, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire others. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Physics up to and including A-level.
A completed application form and curriculum vitae, accompanied by a covering letter addressed to Mr John Watson (Headmaster and Principal of Leicester Grammar School Trust), should reach the school as soon as possible, and no later than 9am on Wednesday 17 June 2020. Interviews by video conferencing will take place shortly afterwards on a date to be arranged.
Video interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received; therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.
Applications should be emailed to Mrs Erica Parsons, HR Administrator, at parsonse@leicestergrammar.org.uk . There is no need to send a hard copy at this stage.
Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in its recruitment procedures. Successful candidates for posts are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About Leicester Grammar School
- Leicester Grammar School
- London Road, Great Glen, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE8 9FL
- United Kingdom
Well known for the high academic, musical and sporting standards our pupils achieve, Leicester Grammar School is based on a superb purpose built 75 acre green field site in Great Glen, South Leicestershire, which was opened in 2008 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Leicester Grammar School’s public examination results are among the highest ranking in the East Midlands and compare well with the best schools in the country.
The School has excellent local transport links, with both London and Birmingham under an hour away by train. Market Harborough, situated 10 miles south of Great Glen, was recently voted as one of the ‘Best Places to Live’ by The Sunday Times.
The school won the accolade of Sunday Times East Midlands Independent School of the Year 2024 and East Midlands Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance 2024.
Leicester Grammar School Trust is an educational trust overseeing three schools: Leicester Grammar School, Leicester Grammar Junior School and LGS Stoneygate.
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