Teacher Of Physics

Choice Teachers; Elstree; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are recruiting a Teacher of Physics for a well-resourced secondary school in Elstree, starting after October half-term. The role covers Physics across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE triple/combined) with optional A-Level teaching depending on experience.

The school values a practical STEM curriculum and supports staff with high standards and pupil progress. You will plan engaging lessons, foster scientific reasoning, and collaborate with science colleagues and lab technicians to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Physics to KS3 and KS4 (GCSE) with optional A-Level teaching depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Triple and Combined Science).
• Deliver A-Level Physics teaching (optional, depending on candidate experience).
• Plan and deliver practical, structured lessons that promote scientific reasoning and inquiry.
• Support students in mastering core principles of forces, energy, waves, and practical investigations.
• Prepare Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils effectively for internal and external examinations.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management in line with whole-school values.
• Collaborate closely with science colleagues, lab technicians, and the wider STEM team.

Skills

Physics teaching

Job description

Teacher of Physics

Location: Elstree, Hertfordshire

Commutable From: Watford, Bushey, Potters Bar, Hatfield, Northwood, Harrow, Wembley, Barnet, Stanmore, Radlett

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time, Permanent / Long-term

Salary:

• Outer London Pay Scale: £39,196 - £58,120 per annum (Main & Upper Pay Scale)

• Inner London Pay Scale: £41,729 - £64,684 per annum (Main & Upper Pay Scale)

  (Depending on experience and school location weighting)

Subject Focus: Physics (KS3, KS4 / GCSE, KS5 / A-Level optional)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Physics to join an inclusive, forward-thinking secondary school based in Elstree, starting after the October half-term break.

The school's science department delivers a strong, practical STEM curriculum designed to build lifelong scientific curiosity, inspire future engineering and technical careers, and develop critical problem-solving skills across GCSE and A-Level study. Grounded in core community values of scholarship, teamwork, resilience, integrity, versatility, and empathy, this is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist looking to work in a well-resourced department with high standards and excellent pupil support.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Physics across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Triple and Combined Science).

• Deliver A-Level Physics teaching (optional, depending on candidate experience).

• Plan and deliver practical, structured lessons that promote scientific reasoning and inquiry.

• Support students in mastering core principles of forces, energy, waves, and practical investigations.

• Prepare Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils effectively for internal and external examinations.

• Maintain high standards of classroom management in line with whole-school values.

• Collaborate closely with science colleagues, lab technicians, and the wider STEM team.