Teacher of Physics - ARB18671

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our joint campus on the beautiful island of Bute. The successful candidate will be based in the Academy and should be passionate about planning and delivering creative and engaging learning experiences for children and young people across our campus community. They should be able to demonstrate a commitment to collaborative practice and teamwork and a strong relational, nurturing and inclusive approach, essential to supporting all our learners to belong, learn and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning experiences in line with Curriculum for Excellence.
• Teach Physics and Science across the Broad General Education and Senior Phase.
• Assess pupil learning through coursework, practical work, tests, projects, and observation.
• Monitor attainment and achievement.
• Prepare young people for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher Physics qualifications where applicable.
• Develop learners' skills in:
• Scientific inquiry
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Numeracy and literacy within science.
• Support pupils' wellbeing and personal development.
• Communicate with parents and carers regarding progress and attainment.
• Participate in departmental planning and moderation.
• Support STEM initiatives, science clubs, competitions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across our campus to improve learning and teaching.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

If you are planning to relocate to Argyll and Bute, our Housing Services Team can offer support to help find affordable housing.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work.

Applicants should note that:

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager.

Contact:

• Ryan Lowe, Faculty Head, Social Subjects and Science
• Telephone: 01700 501020
• Email: ryan.lowe@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. We do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.