Overview
Physics Teacher – Calne
Job Description
Salary: £28,985-£48,254 (teaching scale dependent on experience)
Hours of work: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
A bit about us:
St Mary’s Calne is a leading UK boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Wiltshire, shaped by the values of our full boarding ethos. We cultivate a vibrant and supportive community where every pupil is known, valued, and inspired to flourish. Our aim is to develop in each pupil confidence, independence, and the sense of purpose they need to succeed, supported always by a kind and caring community.
We are deeply committed to academic excellence, achieving outstanding results through exceptional teaching and a culture of curiosity, ambition, and intellectual growth. Our exceptional facilities provide a vibrant foundation where each pupil is inspired to learn inside and outside the classroom.
We support the evolving aspirations of every pupil and equip each of them with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to shape their own future and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Calne culture – Our expectations guide every pupil to grow with integrity and confidence:
- Be bold – Step forward with confidence and pursue your goals with determination. Stand up for what is right, even when it is not easy.
- Be kind – Treat others with respect and compassion. Help build a community where everyone feels valued for who they are.
- Be you – Celebrate your individuality and be true to yourself whilst upholding the values of our community.
School values:
- Curiosity – Passion/enthusiasm for learning and discovery
- Compassion – Commitment to kindness, empathy, and understanding
- Courage – The strength to face challenges and stay true to one’s values
All about the role:
Full time teaching (20 x 1-hour periods per week) with associated duties including one evening duty per week and support to up to 8 tutees.
Excellent benefits including a generous teaching specific pension, school fee reduction for dependents educated at St Mary’s Calne, St Margaret’s Calne (Prep) and the Bluebird Nursery. On-site sports club, parking and school meals provided.
Person Specification:
- A strong academic background and a good honours degree in Physics or a related subject.
- Ability to teach Physics to A Level.
- Up to date knowledge of subject developments for pupils 11-18.
- Qualified Teacher Status (desirable).
- An empathetic, enthusiastic and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils, parents and staff.
- Ability to: work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and teaching purposes.
- An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school.
- Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
Find out more and apply:
Full applicant pack with job description can be found at: https://calneindependentschools.org/work-with-us/
To apply online, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
Please note: CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date (and time): Tuesday 27 January 2026 @ 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 (TBC)
Commencement date: September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
