Teacher of Science with Physics

Teacher of Science with Physics

Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale with R&R Payment

Permanent

Mountain Ash Comprehensive School

Teacher of Science (Physics)

Full time and permanent

From September 2026

This post carries a Recruitment and Retention payment of £2000 per year for two years (to August 2028)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established and highly successful Science faculty at Mountain Ash Comprehensive School. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Science (Physics) who will strengthen teaching at KS4, supporting the Double Science and Triple Science lessons and will continually strive to raise pupil aspirations and attainment.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who seeks to inspire and motivate learners, build strong relationships and help them to make progress both in learning and in developing their literacy skills. In line with our ethos, we wish to appoint a candidate who is committed to inclusivity and who plans and delivers lessons effectively to meet the needs of all learners, using differentiation and assessment for learning strategies to facilitate progress in learning.

As we have an established and experienced Science faculty we welcome applications from candidates who are in the early stages of their careers, including NQTs.

Mountain Ash Comprehensive School is an improving school with an inclusive ethos; our mission statement is "Every Child will Succeed". Our ideal candidate will have high expectations of all pupils but will also be able to demonstrate interest and care in each and every individual child, seeking to help them to be the very best they can be.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate who:

• is an inspirational classroom practitioner
• is able to motivate, challenge and inspire students
• is committed to continue to raise standards
• inspires confidence in, and establishes excellent relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• consistently models outstanding practice, with students' progress and enjoyment of learning at the forefront of teaching and learning
• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• is ambitious and committed to continuing professional development
• is committed to supporting extra-curricular opportunities for learners

What we can offer you:-

• A comprehensive staff induction programme
• Personalised professional development which will develop your skills to equip you for the next stage of your career
• Unrivalled support from the Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who 'go the extra mile'
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn

Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting and Interviews: to be confirmed.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established and highly successful Science faculty at Mountain Ash Comprehensive School. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Science (Physics) who will strengthen teaching at KS4, supporting the Double Science and Triple Science lessons and will continually strive to raise pupil aspirations and attainment. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who seeks to inspire and motivate learners, build strong relationships and help them to make progress both in learning and in developing their literacy skills. In line with our ethos, we wish to appoint a candidate who is committed to inclusivity and who plans and delivers lessons effectively to meet the needs of all learners, using differentiation and assessment for learning strategies to facilitate progress in learning. As we have an established and experienced Science faculty we welcome applications from candidates who are in the early stages of their careers, including NQTs. Mountain Ash Comprehensive School is an improving school with an inclusive ethos; our mission statement is "Every Child will Succeed". Our ideal candidate will have high expectations of all pupils but will also be able to demonstrate interest and care in each and every individual child, seeking to help them to be the very best they can be. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate who:

• is an inspirational classroom practitioner
• is able to motivate, challenge and inspire students
• is committed to continue to raise standards
• inspires confidence in, and establishes excellent relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• consistently models outstanding practice, with students' progress and enjoyment of learning at the forefront of teaching and learning
• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• is ambitious and committed to continuing professional development
• is committed to supporting extra-curricular opportunities for learners