Experienced Physics Teacher or ECT, Cambridge

Physics World; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Enhanced DBS & 2 years' references

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking passionate Physics Teachers to join secondary schools serving Cambridge and surrounding areas for September 2026. You will deliver engaging Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4 and potentially KS5, inspiring curiosity and scientific enquiry while supporting students to reach their potential.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, you will benefit from dedicated consultant support, interview guidance, and long‑term opportunities across local schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS
• Experience teaching Physics within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• A passion for education and student achievement

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Physics lessons across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5
• Inspire curiosity, critical thinking and scientific enquiry
• Support students of all abilities to achieve their potential
• Contribute positively to a thriving Science department

Skills

QTS

Secondary Physics teaching

Classroom management

Passion for education

Job description

Physics Teachers Wanted – One of the UK's Most In–Demand Teaching Specialisms

Behind every engineer, pilot, physicist and space scientist is a teacher who sparked their curiosity.

If you're a qualified Physics Teacher considering a move for September 2026, Aspire People would love to help you find a role where you can continue inspiring the next generation

Can you inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, astronauts and problem–solvers?

Aspire People is working with Secondary Schools across Peterborough, Cambridge and Huntingdonshire seeking passionate Physics Teachers for September 2026.

As one of the most in–demand teaching specialisms, Physics teachers have a unique opportunity to shape future careers and make a lasting impact on students' understanding of the world around them.

Whether you're an experienced Physics Teacher or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Deliver engaging Physics lessons across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5
• Inspire curiosity, critical thinking and scientific enquiry
• Support students of all abilities to achieve their potential
• Contribute positively to a thriving Science department

We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS
• Experience teaching Physics within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• A passion for education and student achievement

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long–term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities across a range of local schools
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Interview preparation and career guidance
• Roles tailored to your experience and career aspirations

Physics specialists remain highly sought after!

Whether you're looking for career progression, a fresh challenge or a better work‑life balance, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Additional Benefits:

• Referral bonus up to GBP250
• Enhanced DBS and 2 years' references required

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.