ACS International Schools is seeking an outstanding Physics Teacher to join our Cobham campus in Surrey, UK. This role involves teaching Upper and High School Physics to students aged 14–18 across a range of abilities, following the IB and US curricula.
At ACS International School Cobham, we develop students who are ready for anything. We see ourselves as active learning partners, offering a broad and flexible curriculum that enables every student to thrive and transition confidently to the next stage of their academic journey. Our programmes are underpinned by the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses, the AP Capstone Diploma and the US High School Diploma, with equal emphasis on academic excellence, wellbeing and essential life skills. Through experiential learning and leadership opportunities, we nurture confident, compassionate and globally minded young people.
Our diverse and inclusive community represents over 70 nationalities, with boarding available for 200 students. All learners benefit from a rich co-curricular and enrichment programme that supports personal growth well beyond the classroom.
Set within a stunning 128-acre campus just 25 miles from central London, ACS Cobham offers exceptional, world-class facilities. These include a sports centre with a 25m indoor swimming pool, gym and dance studio; tennis courts, a 400m athletics track, playing fields and a floodlit astroturf pitch; a performing arts centre with a 500+ seat auditorium; alongside state-of-the-art IT hubs, science laboratories, an innovation centre, and dedicated art and music studios.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Physics teacher to inspire students in a truly international learning environment.
Benefits of Teaching at ACS:
- Recognising that time is needed to plan, collaborate and provide meaningful feedback to students, teachers at ACS teach a maximum of 21 hours per week
- Our maximum class size is a manageable maximum of 22 with most classes being smaller than that.
- We are a well-resourced school, enabling us to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to learn and achieve.
- We take the professional development of our staff seriously and provide ample opportunities and resourcing to support this
- Additional benefits include: competitive salary, 3 personal days, relocation allowance*, visa fees, home leave allowance, subsidised canteen, free parking, Cycle to Work scheme, use of school gym (for a small fee), private medical insurance, pension scheme, CPD.
* Subject to terms and conditions.
Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree/Bachelor of Education.
- A teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/Teaching licence/certification or equivalent).
- 2 or more years of post qualifying relevant Physics teaching experience to ages 14-18 is desirable.
- IB/US curriculum teaching experience is highly desirable, particularly of AP/DP.
- Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products.
- Demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Fluent in both verbal and written English.
- Significant experience and willingness to integrate technology to improve teaching and learning.
- Experience of teaching in an international school is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students within a safe, inclusive learning environment built on mutual respect.
- Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons, adapting teaching to meet the strengths and needs of all learners.
- Promote strong student progress and outcomes through effective assessment and timely, meaningful feedback.
- Demonstrate secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and share high-quality teaching and learning resources for students at different stages and abilities.
- Foster a genuine love of learning and intellectual curiosity in students.
- Provide targeted support for students requiring additional help, working closely with support staff, to meet specific learning needs.
- Engage fully in professional development, remain up to date with requirements, and contribute to the Pastoral Care programme by supporting students’ day-to-day wellbeing, identifying concerns and working with the pastoral team and parents/carers as required.
- Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme.
- Undertake other duties as required to support the smooth and effective running of the school.
Start date: August 2026
Working hours: Full time, term time, Monday to Friday
Location: In person, ACS Cobham, Surrey, Greater London, UK
Closing date: 31st March 2026
The school has the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be sourced.
Safeguarding
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
