Lead Teacher of Physics

Pearson Whiffin; Rochester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Education seeks a Lead Teacher of Physics for a full-time permanent role starting in September 2025. This position involves delivering the Physics curriculum at KS3-KS5, inspiring students, and promoting STEM initiatives within a dedicated school in Rochester. Competitive pay aligned with national teacher scales is offered alongside extensive support.

Benefits

Generous competitive pay aligned with scale

Free Safeguarding and Prevent training

24/7 support from a locally based consultant

Greater flexibility and improved work-life balance

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the Physics curriculum to GCSE level.
• UK-recognised QTS or be an ECT.
• Ability to motivate and engage students through creative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physics subject across key stages.
• Deliver engaging lessons and promote STEM.
• Inspire learners of all abilities.

Skills

Teaching

Physics

Engagement

Curriculum Knowledge

Education

UK-recognised QTS or ECT

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Lead Teacher of Physics
Rochester, Kent
September 2025 Start
Full – Time Permanent
£31,000 to £49,000

Are you a qualified Physics Teacher looking for your next opportunity in September 2025? Look no further – Pearson Whiffin Education is here to help you take that next exciting step in your teaching career!

We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a dedicatedschool in Rochester for a full-time, permanent Physics specialist to lead the subject. The ideal candidate will be confident delivering Physics to KS3 – KS5, and play a key role in promoting STEM across the school.

What we offer:

• A dedicated, locally based consultant offering 24/7 support
• Greater flexibility and improved work-life balance
• Long-standing relationships with schools throughout Kent
• Generous, competitive pay in line with the 2024–25 national teacher pay scales
• Free Safeguarding and Prevent training as standard

The school is committed to helping students achieve their full potential and is looking for a teacher who can deliver engaging lessons and inspire learners of all abilities.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A good understanding of the Physics curriculum to GCSE level
• UK-recognised QTS or be an ECT
• The ability to motivate and engage students through creative teaching
• A proactive, positive approach to teaching and learning

Why work with Pearson Whiffin Education?

• Over 15 years of experience placing educators in secondary schools across Kent
• A dedicated candidate manager to guide and support you
• Help with CV writing and interview preparation
• Simple, reliable payroll system ensuring correct, on-time weekly pay

Should you wish to explore this opportunity further then please contact Daniel Goodwin on 01732 795109, Whatsapp us on 07568113083 or email

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Pearson Whiffin Education offer a specialist recruitment and supply service to schools and school based staff across Kent including Margate, Ramsgate, Canterbury, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend, Ebbsfleet, Northfleet and Dartford.

Pearson Whiffin Education are always looking for new candidates. Please contact us if you are a teacher, tutor, instructor, cover supervisor, HLTA, teaching assistant, pastoral support, behaviour support, SEMH and SEND specialist staff, premises manager, premises assistant or school specialist administrator and you are looking for your next job opportunity.