Physics ECT – Supportive Environment – Birmingham

Ciwmjobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an Early Career Teacher of Physics to join a Birmingham-based science department, starting January 2026. The role focuses on teaching KS3/4 and Physics up to A-Level, with a bespoke induction programme and specialist mentorship.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or be expected to attain it by January 2026 and hold a Physics-related degree. The school offers strong academic focus and dedicated physics labs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by January 2026.
• Degree in Physics or a closely related engineering field.
• Passion for teaching advanced concepts (e.g., Electromagnetism, Particle Physics) at A-Level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science at KS3/4, specialising in Physics up to A-Level.
• Participate in bespoke ECT induction programme and develop classroom practice.
• Contribute to the department's high-level physics mastery and KS5 pedagogy.

Skills

QTS

Enthusiasm for Physics

Education

QTS by January 2026

Degree in Physics or related field

Job description

ECT of Physics – High-Level Mentoring for GCSE Success – Birmingham

A high-achieving academy in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Physics to begin their induction in a supportive and academically rigorous Science department from January 2026.

• ECT of Physics required from January 2026.
• Birmingham-based school with an exceptional academic focus at KS5.
• Seeking an enthusiastic ECT passionate about teaching GCSE Physics and benefiting from specialist subject mentorship.

You will teach Science at KS3/4, specialising in Physics up to A-Level. The role includes participating fully in our bespoke ECT induction programme, focusing on developing effective classroom practice and subject mastery in high-level concepts.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by January 2026.
• Relevant degree in Physics or a closely related engineering field.
• Passion for teaching advanced concepts (e.g., Electromagnetism, Particle Physics) at A-Level.
• Desire to complete the ECT Induction years with specialist subject mentorship.

School Information

Our induction programme is designed to cultivate academic specialists, offering a dedicated senior Physics teacher as a mentor, a significantly reduced timetable beyond the statutory requirement, and weekly training focused on KS5 pedagogy. The department boasts four new, well-equipped labs and benefits from shared curriculum planning across all stages. We offer fantastic support in a vibrant city location.

• Dedicated 10% reduced timetable beyond the statutory reduction.
• Weekly specialized ECT professional development sessions.
• Brand new, well-equipped Physics labs and dedicated technician support.
• Guaranteed funding for external subject-specific CPD.

Salary

Paid to MPS/UPS Scale (M1 for ECT)