Teacher of Physics / Head of Physics

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Physics, teaching the subject to GCSE (AQA) and ideally to A Level (OCR). For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on the role of Head of Physics, with a separate leadership allowance.

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. The successful candidate will join this structure with the opportunity to take on a leadership role within Physics, contributing to the strategic direction, standards, and ongoing success of the department.

Science is based in the state-of-the-art Flowers Centre. Opened in 2022, Physics has four purpose-built 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 members of the academic staff 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 within the sphere of the teacher's responsibilities.

LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please feel free to contact the Head of Science, Holly Welham, by email: welhamh@lordwandsworth.org

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: Midday on Sunday, 10th May 2026.

Interview date: 18th & 19th May 2026.

The college reserves the right to close the role early. Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.

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.

LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events.