Lecturer – GCSE Physics

Blue Octopus; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer in GCSE Physics to join their team. The role involves teaching, student mentoring, and contributing to curriculum development in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth, we welcome applications from enthusiastic educators committed to student success.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidized sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or relevant field is essential.
• Teaching qualification needed or willingness to pursue one.
• Experience in teaching and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE Physics and additional subjects if applicable.
• Monitor student progress and provide high-quality learning experience.
• Contribute to self-assessment and staff development.

Skills

Teaching

Subject Matter Expertise in Physics

Organization

Motivation

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (0.4) - £16,164 - £18,264 per annum OR Sessional £39.48 - £47.55 per hour (Two days a week - Thursdays & Fridays)

The School of Foundation, Intermediate Learning and Employability at Kingston College is looking to appoint a Lecturer to teach GCSE Physics with additional responsibilities as a personal tutor. The ability to teach another subject will be an advantage.

A key focus is in helping the Head of Section to ensure that your students meet and exceed their target grades by providing a high-quality student experience and outstanding outcomes in Physics. The role encompasses working on teaching schemes, assessment schedules, and student monitoring. Contribution to self–assessment, timetabling, and staff development form component parts of this role too.

As our Lecturer, we’d like you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject, hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one), and have excellent teaching skills in Physics. You should be able to support, motivate, and empathize with learners, including monitoring their progress. An awareness of academic quality standards and recent relevant CPD participation is also desirable.

With energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject and education, you’ll be able to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning. You should be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem solving. Good planning, preparation, organizational, and administrative skills with attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 26th June 2025.

We offer a generous benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidized sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

In line with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence, successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training, committed to student success and community engagement.

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals eager to join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.