Teacher of Physics

Cognita Schools; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Physics for their North Bridge House Senior School in Hampstead. Join a supportive Science Department, where you'll inspire students with engaging lessons in Physics and contribute to their academic success. Ideal candidates will possess excellent subject knowledge and strong interpersonal skills, fostering an encouraging learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays

Free parking on site (subject to availability)

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Passionate about Physics and committed to teaching excellence.
• Ability to provide effective teaching in a safe environment.
• Strong classroom practitioner with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics at Key Stage 4 and potentially KS5.
• Deliver general Science lessons across Key Stage 3.
• Plan and track pupil progress to ensure student success.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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About the School - North Bridge House Senior School (Hampstead)

North Bridge House Senior School is an independent, co-educational establishment which is a proud member of Cognita.

North Bridge House Senior School offers a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel secure and are set challenges that enable them to meet or exceed expectations. There are currently just over 450 Year 7-11 pupils on roll with Sixth Form opening in September 2025.

We strive towards individual academic success by encouraging self-discipline and through a diverse curriculum that challenges pupils and develops enquiring minds.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experiencedTeacher of Physics to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 17 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About The Role

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our friendly and supportive Science Department. This is a full-time role, ideal for someone with a passion for Physics and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will teach Physics at Key Stage 4 and potentially at Key Stage 5, in addition to delivering general Science across Key Stage 3.

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Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who can inspire students through engaging and challenging lessons. They will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. The role includes responsibility for providing inspirational and effective teaching in a safe, stimulating environment, planning and delivering lessons and schemes of work independently and collaboratively with the department, and tracking pupil progress to ensure all students reach their potential.

Benefits At Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
  
  

How To Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:15th June 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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