Teacher of Physics
St Georgeʼs British International School is seeking an experienced Teacher of Physics to join our Science team on a full-time basis from September 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach IGCSE Physics and IBDP Physics, at both Higher level and Standard level.
School Accolades
★ Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024)
★ Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
★ Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)
★ Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2025 Examination Session)
★ British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)
★ COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)
★ Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundation’s first International School partner)
★ ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner)
★ AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide)
Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning
■ Deliver Science teaching in Years 7 and 8 and specialist Physics teaching to Years 9 to 13 as required by the Head of Department
■ Demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge up to and including IB Physics Higher level
■ Engage and motivate students to strive for the highest performance
■ Use tracking and monitoring to advance student learning
■ Keep abreast of new curriculum thinking, teaching methods and examination syllabuses and implement the IGCSE and IB syllabi as appropriate
■ Maintain and implement school and department policies and adhere to protocols outlined in the departmental handbook
■ Be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting
■ Develop and share schemes of work and resources
■ Contribute to the department’s improvement/development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school’s Vision, Mission and Values document
■ Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school, the academic Department and the IB Learner Profile Pastoral
■ Show an active interest in the personal circumstances of the children under your care, and foster their personal and social development
■ Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
■ Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the school policies on pastoral care
■ Be familiar with all of the schoolʼs policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
■ Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all students at all times
■ Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
■ Contribute to the extra curricular life of the school Professional
■ Promote pride in the school among the student body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
■ Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
■ Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require
■ Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school
■ Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work
■ Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan
■ Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
■ Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School Personal Skills
The successful candidate will be:
■ An ambassador of St George’s at all times
■ A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence
■ Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice
■ Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
■ Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
■ Proactive in all aspects of school life
■ Able to work both independently and collaboratively
■ Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
■ Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
■ Reliable and respectful
■ Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes
■ Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s
■ A talented communicator
■ A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes
Formal Qualifications / Experience
■ A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
■ A distinguished record of teaching
■ A strong record of professional development
How to Apply
Reference Number 251202
Application Deadline Monday 12 January 2026, 4.00pm CEST
Start Date September 2026
Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time
Contract 1-year contract with the potential for a permanent position from Year 2
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Please complete an online application form via stgeorge.school.it/staff /vacancies. Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.
Supporting Statement
The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.
Additional Application Guidance The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If
you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with. School Policies Applicants to St George’s should be familiar with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available at stgeorge.school.it/policies. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Conditional Off er of Appointment
Any off er to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:
■ Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
■ A safeguarding check
■ Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)
■ Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
■ Social media screening Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree.
Remuneration
Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.
Equal Opportunities
St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.