TEACHER OF PHYSICS

A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18

TEACHER OF PHYSICS
(Full-time maternity cover – fixed-term for one year)

An enthusiastic, inspiring, Physics teacher with outstanding subject knowledge is required from
September  2026 to teach  at  all  stages  of the  School,  including  A  Level. Physics  and  the  other
sciences are very well resourced and are popular at the School. Results in the department are
strong.

About You
The  successful  candidate  will  have  energy,  drive  and  great  ideas,  whether  as  an  experienced
teacher of Physics, or an able NQT who can meet the demands of a thriving Physics department.

Our teachers seek to encourage both class and individual study beyond the requirements of the
curriculum.  You will be expected to contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the department and
the  wider  life  of  the  School,  to  which  your  energy,  warmth  and  pastoral  instincts  will  lend
themselves.

Our School
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils
from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of
Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a
stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full
intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards
package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff
discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and
leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional
development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:
www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies  or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email:
recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on Tuesday 17 March 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 23 March 2026

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be
found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be
eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service enhanced check.

Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk

The Headmaster & School are in membership of HMC, SHMIS and AGBIS. Registered Charity No 1087839. Registered in England & Wales as a company limited by guarantee No 4243510 Registered Office as above.