Teacher of Physics

Imperial College London Mathematics School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Teacher of Physics to join a dynamic team at a specialist maths school. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire enthusiastic students and contribute to a unique STEM curriculum. With a focus on individual student development and outreach, you will play a key role in nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders. The school provides an engaging environment where students thrive in their love for Physics, participating in clubs and competitions. This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing educational institution dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching A level Physics with a commitment to student development.
• Experience in delivering STEM-based curriculum and outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach A level Physics and contribute to the school's super-curriculum.
• Support students in extracurricular physics activities and competitions.

Skills

Physics

STEM Education

Curriculum Development

Teaching A Levels

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or related field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Imperial College London Mathematics School is a specialist maths school that opened in September 2023. The school provides a diverse range of young people with access to a unique educational experience. Imperial Maths School is part of the Frontier Learning Trust alongside Woodhouse College. The school is located adjacent to Woodhouse College in Finchley, North London and will move into a new permanent building by early 2027 on the same site. The school offers A levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, along with additional A level options from the Woodhouse College curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physics at Imperial College London Mathematics School. This is a full-time and temporary post currently anticipated to run for one year to cover a maternity absence. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Imperial Maths School delivers a highly specialised A level STEM-based curriculum to enthusiastic young people from North London and the wider region. The school aims to attract high-achieving students from groups who do not normally progress to the most competitive university STEM courses. We exist to support the development of the next generation of STEM leaders and to build a STEM sector that is representative of wider society. We are a small and growing school, and we are able to respond to our students as individuals – our current Year 13 cohort has 43 students; our current Year 12 cohort has 61 students, and over 90% of students study Physics.

You will work in a small team alongside one other Physics teacher and will report to the Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for someone who has the expertise required to be an excellent A level teacher of Physics, with a commitment to the broader aspects of Imperial Maths School’s offer, including contributions to the super-curriculum, extending students beyond their A levels, and the Outreach work of the school.

Many of our students are Physics enthusiasts: 19% of our Year 13 cohort have applied to degrees in Physics, and 58% have applied to degrees in Physics or Engineering. We have a telescope, an astronomy club and a physics and engineering society where students present to each other in areas of their own interest. Students take part in the British Physics Olympiad and the Physics Senior Challenge with enthusiasm, and many progress to subsequent rounds. We visit the Imperial Physics department each year, and in January 2025, we took 21 students to CERN; we plan to do the same in January 2026. We deliver the Edexcel A level Physics specification.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of an exceptional Physics department and contribute to building an exceptional school.

In line with the ethos and purpose of the school, we welcome applications from teachers from groups who are currently underrepresented in STEM industries and university courses.

Salaries will be on the sixth form college teachers’ salary scale between Point 2 and Point 9, which is currently £33,415 and £49,725, depending on experience, plus £3,252 Outer London Weighting per annum.

Please visit https://www.imperialmathsschool.ac.uk/vacancies for more information and to apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 19 May 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 22 May 2025.

The Trust is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage applications from black and minority ethnic groups, which are currently underrepresented. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children and young people.