Teacher of Science (Physics Specialism)

Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE

A career at Gateways School

About Gateways School

Gateways  is  an  independent  day  school  for  boys  and  girls  aged  2  to  18.  Situated  on  a  16  acre  site  in  the  rural  village  of  Harewood,
Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.

Gateways  is  a  small  school,  which  allows staff  to  know  their  pupils, recognise  their strengths  and weaknesses  and  therefore  provide a
personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.

Aims and Ethos

Gateways  is  a  forward-thinking  school  built  on  traditional
values.

Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of
our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.

At Gateways we:

o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting

others to do the same;

o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and

inclusive environment;

o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next

challenge.

Staff Benefits*

o Free lunch during term time

o Access to a DC Pension Scheme, including 4 x death in service

benefit and income protection

o Access to a staff wellbeing room

o Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)

o Access to CPD, including The Teachers CPD Academy and

TES Develop

o Cycle to work and electric car schemes

o Fee remission for eligible children

*subject to eligibility

Teacher of Science (Physics Specialism)

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of Science, with a
Physics specialism, to join a highly regarded, established and extremely successful
Science Department.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who will convey their passion for
all areas of science to pupils of all ages and abilities. You will be willing to make a full
contribution to the development and growth of science throughout the school, including
the Prep Department. You will be expected to deliver exciting and varied lessons which
engage pupils and encourage them to develop their skills and understanding
successfully. The ideal candidate should show initiative and confidence in the subject,
aiming to stretch our able pupils whilst also having the flexibility to support our less able
pupils. You will be a High School Form Tutor helping to support pupils' wellbeing.

The Science Department offer AQA GCSE Science Trilogy and AQA GCSE Triple
Science. Results are regularly in the top 5 schools nationally for value added (CEM
Centre data) and a large percentage of pupils go on to study at least one science A Level.
You should be able to teach all three sciences at Key Stage 3, Physics to A Level and
another science at GCSE.

In recent years the Science Department has participated in a number of external
competitions including the Physics Olympics and Salter’s Chemistry Festival. The
Science department runs a weekly clinics and clubs where participation of science staff
is expected.

Key Conditions

❖ Start Date: 1st September 2026.

❖ Hours: Full time or a possibility of 0.8 FTE.

❖ Contract Type: Permanent.

❖ Salary: FTE annual salary of £32,701 – £47,523, depending on experience.

Purpose of the Role & General Responsibilities

Reporting to: Head of Science

Purpose of the Role

General responsibilities, including personal and professional conduct

• To teach Science effectively across the High School and Sixth Form.

• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• To share a passion for Science.

• Follow all School policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct.

• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within teaching groups and to monitor and

• Attend meetings, staff briefings and CPD sessions.

support pupil progress, growth and success in line with the expectations of the school.

• Attend all training and development days.

• To accurately track the progress and achievements of pupils within teaching groups and provide

timely feedback to support good progress.

• To be accountable for pupil progress and development of assigned teaching groups and to

support departmental target setting processes.

• To provide support and intervention for pupils at risk of under-achieving and academic stretch to our

most able scientists.

• To make effective use of resources both within and outside of lessons.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for professional

development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.

• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data Protection

legislation.

• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the department and

School.

• To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the Science

Department.

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

• To contribute to the development of the curriculum and subject specific resources.

• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.

• To enthuse pupils with a love of Science.

• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.

• To report on pupil progress in line with the school reporting and assessment schedule and develop

effective relationships with pupils and parents.

• Support School events.

• To contribute to the wider development of pupils via the extra-curricular programme.

• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• All teachers are expected to consistently meet the national teachers’ standards.

• To teach to the highest standard, adapting to the needs of pupils in your care .

• To keep up-to-date of new techniques and concepts in the subject.

• Complete reports in a timely manner as specified on the school assessment and reporting schedule.

• To contribute to displays in classrooms and common areas, ensuring they are stimulating relevant.

• To organise or support appropriate educational visits, super-curricular opportunities and promote

cross-curricular links.

• To support the development and delivery of appropriate schemes of work.

• To act as a Form Tutor / Associate Form Tutor.

• To regularly set and mark work including formal assessments according to whole school calendar.

• To be aware of the risk assessments for any relevant teaching spaces, and for all practical activities in

• Assess pupil performance regularly and maintain accurate and up to date records to inform teaching.

lessons.

• Provide an adaptive approach to learning, with high expectations of all pupils.

• Provide opportunities for independent learning.

• Be aware of and plan for the SEND requirements of each pupil.

• Provide opportunities to stretch and challenge the more able pupils.

• To make use of technology to enhance the delivery of your subject including the use of school wide on-

line resources.

• Communicate with parents as required, including attendance to Parents Evenings.

• To actively promote Science and contribute to the wider responsibilities of the department.

• To actively contribute to the wider development of pupils via the extra-curricular programme.

• Undertake duties, including homework club, as required according to duty rota's.

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Identify opportunities to address spiritual, moral, social and cultural dimensions and thinking skills
within schemes of learning.

• To promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual

respect and tolerance and to model these values in one’s everyday professional life.

Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities of the role. Responsibilities will
be varied to meet the changing demands of the  department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as
part of the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Specialist Knowledge

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(E) Good Honours Degree in Physics or a Physics related subject.

(E) QTS/PGCE.

(D) Academic background in Physics.

(D) Industrial experience.

Experience

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(E) Successful experience teaching Physics across High School and Sixth Form.

(E) Knowledge and experience of implementing best practice teaching strategies.

(E) Proven track record of supporting students to make progress.

(D) Experience of or willingness to teach Upper KS2 Science.

Skills

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(E) Competence in the use of IT and mobile technologies as a tool to enhance teaching and
       learning.

(E) The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.

(E) The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines so that
        all duties are fulfilled effectively.

Methods of assessment include certificates, professional references, application form, interviews,
and lesson observation.

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(E) Ability to teach Physics to GCSE and A Level.

(E) Ability to teach Chemistry and Biology to KS3.

(E) Up to date subject knowledge.

(E) Knowledge of Office 365 and technology that enhances education.

(E) Ability to teach a second science to GCSE.

(D) Ability to teach another subject.

Personal Qualities

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(E) Ability to enthuse and motivate pupils.

(E) Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.

(E) The flexibility to respond to the challenge of change.

(E) Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours and appropriate

   attitude to the use of authority to maintain discipline.

Safeguarding

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(E) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

(E) Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection.

(E) Ability to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
        and young people.

Key

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(E) – Essential

(D) – Desirable

Further information

How to Apply

Click here to visit our website and download an application form

Please send your completed application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Application Deadline:  Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 8am.

Interview Date: Week commencing 27th April 2026 & 4th May 2026 subject to change.

Enquiries

Please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head

E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Tel: 0113 824 2770

Policies

Click here to visit our website and view our policies, including our Safeguarding policy.

Click here to visit our jobs page and view our Safer Recruitment policy.

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a prohibition list check (where applicable).