Variable Hours Tutor of Physics

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional college in York is seeking an outstanding teacher of physics to join the science team. The role involves delivering lessons in well-resourced physics laboratories and collaborating closely with other departments. Applicants should have a physics degree and appropriate teaching qualification, with support available for those wishing to gain qualification while gaining experience. The position offers competitive hourly rates and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and student-centered teacher with a passion for physics.
• Teaching or related experience in industry or higher education is advantageous.
• Support for gaining a teaching qualification provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in modern, well-resourced physics laboratories.
• Collaborate with the maths team and other departments.
• Teach a wide range of physics courses to students aged 16-19 and adults.

Skills

Enthusiastic and student-centered teaching

Passion for physics

Education

Physics or a related degree qualification

Appropriate teaching qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We require an outstanding teacher of physics to join our science team and teach Physics on our science courses from January 2026. We can offer you the support to develop your career and the opportunity to teach on a wide range of popular and successful physics courses.

About the Role

As part of the science department, you will deliver lessons in modern, well‑resourced physics laboratories, supported by a specialist physics technician, and work collaboratively with our maths team and other areas of the college.

The majority of our courses are for students aged 16‑19, with additional programmes for adults and apprentices. Course programmes include A Level, Level 3 BTEC National diploma, Access to higher education, HNC and apprenticeships.

About the Person

You will be an enthusiastic and student‑centred teacher with a passion for physics.

Applications

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application.

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher‑level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry‑level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher‑level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities, including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite and our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art gym.

Requirements

• Physics or a related degree qualification together with an appropriate teaching qualification.
• Applicants without a teaching qualification but with suitable alternative experience in industry or higher education will also be considered.
• We can support a suitable applicant to gain a teaching qualification while gaining classroom experience.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £25.25 (unqualified) / £26.38 (qualified) inclusive of holiday pay.
• Membership of Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Base hourly rate of £16.29 (unqualified) / £17.02 (qualified) plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £25.25 (unqualified) / £26.38 (qualified).