Physics teacher
Job description
Physics Teacher – Secondary
Location: Tonbridge
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (potential for permanent role)
Pay: MPS/UPS
Inspire the next generation of scientists.
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school to recruit a dedicated and knowledgeable Physics Teacher to join their science department from September. This role will involve teaching Physics across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
The Role:
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Deliver high-quality Physics lessons to students across KS3 to KS5
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Plan and assess learning to ensure student progress and attainment
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Contribute to a thriving department with a strong focus on academic success and scientific curiosity
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Support pupils of all abilities, encouraging a love of science and critical thinking
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold UK QTS with a specialism in Physics or a related science subject
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Have experience teaching at KS3 and KS4, with ideally some experience or readiness to teach A-Level (KS5)
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Be passionate about science education and committed to high standards
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Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom management
The School Offers:
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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