Physics teacher

Job title:

Physics teacher

Company

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Location: Kensington, London
Position: Teacher of Physics (Secondary School and Sixth Form)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS, Dependent on experience
Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form
Start Date: JanuaryA highly reputable secondary school and sixth form in Kensington is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physics to join its permanent staff team from January 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a prestigious educational environment, dedicated to nurturing academic excellence and fostering a passion for learning among students.Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality Physics lessons to students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including A-level.
• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans that cater to a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Preparing students for external examinations, ensuring they achieve their full academic potential.
• Collaborating with the Science Department to develop and share best practices in teaching and learning.
• Providing academic support and guidance to students, including offering extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.
• Maintaining a positive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes the school’s values of respect, integrity, and academic excellence.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): The candidate must possess QTS and have relevant teaching experience in secondary education, ideally within a UK setting.
• Subject Expertise: A strong academic background in Physics, with a degree in Physics or a closely related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Physics curriculum up to A-level.
• Teaching Experience: Proven UK experience of teaching Physics at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with a track record of achieving excellent student outcomes.
• Passion for Physics: A genuine enthusiasm for Physics, with the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Commitment to Professional Development: A dedication to continuous professional development, staying abreast of current educational practices and innovations in teaching Physics.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection: A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in contributing to the development of the school’s Science curriculum.
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities, particularly those related to Physics or Science.
• A willingness to take on leadership or mentoring responsibilities within the department.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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Expected salary

Location

Kensington, West London

Job date

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 01:59:50 GMT

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