Job Description

Contract term: Full Time or Part-Time

Contract type: Permanent

Required: September 2026 or earlier

Salary range: MPS/UPS plus fringe

Are you ready to join a school that truly values you?

At

The Misbourne,

we're not just offering a job -- we're offering a professional home. Our school is built on our shared values of

Learning, Kindness, and Excellenc

e. We are proud to place our staff at the heart of everything we do.

We're excited to offer an opportunity for a Teacher of Physics to join our outstanding Science team.

It is an

exciting time to work with the Science team, with large numbers of students choosing to study the triple sciences at GCSE, along with ever-increasing numbers of students studying the sciences including Physics at A level.

Why join our science Team:

Dedicated Resources:

Work in one of

8 dedicated, well-equipped labs

with newly installed interactive Promethean boards, equipped to deliver specialist teaching to A-level

Expert Support:

be part of a 13-strong team, fully supported by

three experienced Science Technicians

who ensure maximum practical opportunities.

Collaborative Culture:

shared, fully-resourced curriculum resources mean you can focus on

teaching and professional development

, and to support staff wellbeing

Focus on STEM:

be part of our fantastic team of staff who aim to inspire students through a

focus on careers, educational visits and talks

that integrate within the science curriculum. The department plays a full

part in the academy's role as Lead Careers School for Bucks (and an Area of Excellence recognised nationally by Challenge Partners)

The KS3 curriculum covers a broad range of topics and is taught to provide the foundation knowledge required for success in the sciences. At GCSE we follow the AQA Triple Science and Trilogy Science courses. At A-Level, Physics follows the AQA specification.

The Science department works closely with our excellent careers team to take the lead in a wide range of STEM opportunities for students. Recent experiences include:

Year 9 trip to GE Healthcare KS3 involvement in the GirlsGetSet STEM programme Year 9 and 10 Johnson & Johnson STEM day A level trip to Reading University PPMA Best Virtual STEM Day GCSE Science Live! trip A level Education in Action trips A level Biology field trip Year 7 visit to The Big Bang Fair

About The Misbourne:

The Misbourne is an 11-18 mixed school single-academy trust nestled in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have over 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. We are proudly non-selective and inclusive, ensuring that we live and breathe our values:

we are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do.

We are the Lead School for Careers in Bucks.

Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing evidenced in our Wellbeing Charter.

Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm. Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does

What we offer you:

An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, evidenced by our Wellbeing Charter Students who are a pleasure to work with Great training and development opportunities An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff A two-week October half-term Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours) Cycle to Work Scheme Free on-site parking
If you are a professional who wants to work in an academy that places the highest value on its staff body, we urge you to get in touch.

Don't just take our word for it--come and visit us!

We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes us a great place to work.

To arrange a visit contact

recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk

For details and an application form, please visit the 'Join Us' area on our website:

https://www.themisbourne.co.uk/513/vacancies-1

The closing date for applications is

at 9am on Tuesday 13 January 2026

and interviews will take place on

Tuesday 20 January 2026.

The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged. Please note all shortlisted applicants will be subject to a pre-employment check.

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person