Culford School in Suffolk is looking for a Physics Teacher to join from September 2027. Here are 17 things to know about the role.
1. The school
Culford is a boarding and day school for over 850 pupils aged 1 to 18, with a Methodist tradition.
2. Location
The school is set in 480 acres of parkland near Bury St Edmunds, with an 18th-century mansion at its centre.
3. Start date
The post starts in September 2027.
4. Contract
This is a full-time, permanent position.
5. Salary
Culford has its own pay scale, and salary depends on qualifications and experience.
6. Relocation allowance
The role comes with the offer of a relocation allowance.
7. ECTs welcome
The school welcomes applications from early career teachers.
8. Career changers welcome
Culford also welcomes graduates and career changers who want to gain QTS while working. It supports and co-funds routes including university-partnered PGCEs and the Assessment Only route. Read Do You Need QTS to Teach in a Private School? for background.
9. What you would teach
Physics from Year 9 to A level, plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry as required.
10. Specifications
GCSE uses AQA Physics and AQA Combined Science (Trilogy). A level follows OCR Physics A.
11. Technology
All pupils have laptops, the school uses Google Classroom and approved AI platforms, and Sixth Formers use UpLearn. Training is provided.
12. Saturday commitments
Lessons run Monday to Friday. Teachers deliver Saturday morning enrichment activities on around half of Saturdays.
13. Tutoring
The post holder will look after a tutor group of around 12 pupils.
14. Co-curricular
Staff contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme.
15. Professional development
The school has links with the Teacher Development Trust and the Chartered College of Teaching.
16. Closing date
Applications close at midnight on Friday 30 October 2026. The school may interview before the closing date.
17. Interviews
Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 23 November 2026.
Apply Now
Apply on the Culford School jobs page
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Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. Always check details with the school before applying.