Teacher of Physics

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Teacher of Science specializing in Physics to join their teaching team. The successful candidate will plan and teach lessons for Key Stage 3 and 4 students, with the potential to instruct A-Level classes. Applicants must have an Honours Degree and DfE recognized Qualified Teacher Status. This position promotes professional growth and offers multiple benefits, including a commitment to safeguarding and an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme

Automatic pay progression

Training days

Access to pre-planned resources

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Key Stage 3 and 4, with an opportunity to teach A-Level.
• Ability to plan and teach lessons effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons in line with the school’s curriculum.
• Teach classes assigned, including Key Stage 3, 4, and A-Level.

Skills

Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement

Enthusiasm to inspire a desire to learn

Education

Honours Degree

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science with a Physics specialism as part of our school teaching team. The Teacher of Physics will be accountable for planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum, and schemes of work. The successful candidate would teach students in Key Stage 3, 4 with an opportunity to teach A-Level.

Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
• Honours Degree
• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

The post is full-time and permanent, to begin September 2026 and is suitable for both experienced and Early Career teachers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include planning and teaching lessons to assigned classes in line with the school’s plans, curriculum, and schemes of work. The role includes teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 with an opportunity to teach A-Level where appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme
• Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay range
• 7 training days calendared with a view to alleviate pressure at key times in the year, with a training day in December dedicated to marking mock exams
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
• Access to a bank of pre-planned teaching resources. You need to intellectually prepare for lessons rather than plan from scratch.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

As part of our Trust, you will have:

• Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach
• A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported.
• A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.