Job Description

An outstanding teacher of Physics is required for September 2026. The School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (93.4% of A-level entries gained Ato B grades in 2025, 63% Grade 9 at GCSE, 86% 9/8 and 96% 9-7 GCSE in 2025). There is also much happening in terms of co-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to be fully involved in School life.

Physics is a flourishing department with five full time teachers, one part-time, and is also part of the thriving Science Department, which in total comprises twenty-two experienced and specialist colleagues who teach across the age ranges, seeking to instil an enthusiasm and curiosity for science in all pupils. Year 6 & 7 (Old Grammar & First Form) study Science but from Second Form (Y8) all pupils study the three separate sciences leading to the Edexcel IGCSE 'Triple Award'. Physics is an extremely popular choice in the Sixth From and pupils regularly go on to high tariff universities to study STEM related subjects (including Physics and Engineering), Medicine, Natural Sciences and other closely related disciplines. The post will involve teaching from Year 6 through to Year 13.

We aspire to attract a staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of the CLS community. We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills and abilities, and particularly from those who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours. We use CV Minder to anonymise applications.

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul's Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in southeast London.


CLS Teaching Pay Scale 40,480 65,150 (plus two progression points to 67,270 and 69,450) 2025 - 2026. The post would be suitable for an ECT (we provide statutory induction) or a colleague with more experience.


City of London School 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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on our website, alongside further information about the broader benefits of working at CLS.

Closing date: 9am 2 February 2026.

Interviews will be held on 10 February 2026.