Job Description

Teacher of Physics

Department:

Physics

Responsible to:

Head of Physics

Location:

On Campus

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

LWC has its own pay scale starting at 31,200 for new teachers, up to 60K

Role outline and purpose

We are seeking to appoint a full-time teacher of Physics, teaching the subject to GCSE (AQA) and ideally to A Level (OCR). The Science Department at Lord Wandsworth College is organised into three separate sciences, each with its own Head of Department. The faculty is a strong team of 15 full and part-time staff, excluding an outstanding team of technicians.


Science is based in the state-of-the-art Flowers centre. Opened in 2022, Physics has four purpose build laboratories and a dedicated prep room. Facilities in the department are outstanding and represent industry leading spaces to work in.


You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College's policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents' evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher's responsibilities.

Appointment process and how to apply

Please apply by completing the application form on our website.


The closing date for applications is midnight on 10th November with interviews taking place on

the week commencing 24th November 2025.


Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview for any external candidates.


Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Head of Physics, Rob Bullion on bullionr@lordwandsworth.org.


We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from

underrepresented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.


Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

We are an equal opportunities employer.


Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1912.