Teacher of Physics

STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Streatham and Clapham High School seeks an outstanding Teacher of Physics to join their vibrant Science Department. The role involves promoting high teaching standards and delivering an engaging curriculum across KS3, GCSE, and A Level, with a focus on real-world applications. This position supports professional development and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Discount of up to 50% on fees for children

Free lunches for staff during term time

Interest free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE Science and A Level Physics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote the highest standards of teaching in Physics.
• Provide a rich curriculum that engages and inspires students.
• Deliver well-structured lessons across KS3, GCSE and A Level.

Skills

Teaching Physics

Engagement

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Job description

Opportunity for an outstanding Teacher of Physics to join a vibrant Science Department in one of the UK’s leading girls’ schools and play a key role developing the potential of our students and shaping the Science provision across the school.

You will promote the highest standards of teaching in Physics and provide a rich curriculum that engages and inspires every student, conveying your passion for Physics through the delivery of well-structured lessons across KS3, GCSE and A Level, introducing new concepts, and incorporating real-world scenarios into the classroom.

Experience in teaching Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE Science and A Level Physics is essential.

If you want to work with pupils who are full of life, and interested in learning and ensure they continue to attain excellent results in their Physics exams we will be delighted to hear from you.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than 08:00, Monday 16 June 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.