Job Description

Inspire the Next Generation of Physicists - Join a Leading Independent School This Autumn

Are you a qualified Physics teacher with a passion for your subject and a flair for inspiring young minds? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an exceptional Physics teacher for a highly regarded and oversubscribed independent school in Salford. This is a full-time, temporary role starting in September 2025, running through to the end of the Autumn term (December 2025).

About the Role

We are looking for a teacher who can:

  • Deliver engaging and rigorous Physics lessons up to A-Level
  • Inspire students through both practical experiments and strong theoretical grounding
  • Bring enthusiasm, precision, and creativity to the classroom

Key Details:

  • Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm
  • Small class sizes - maximum of 15 students
  • Welcoming applications from ECTs, experienced QTS teachers, and FE-qualified professionals with secondary teaching experience

About the School

This independent school, catering to students aged 4 to 19, is known for:

  • Outstanding pastoral care and personalised learning
  • A warm, nurturing environment with exceptionally behaved students
  • Strong academic results, with many students pursuing Physics and related sciences at university
  • A committed and supportive senior leadership team

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

  • QTS/QTLS or equivalent; ECTs and FE-qualified teachers welcome
  • Proven experience teaching Physics to students aged 11-18
  • A clear, enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Full CV with employment history and explanations for any gaps
  • Legal right to work in the UK

Why Join Tradewind?

We're not just another agency. When you register with Tradewind, you'll receive:

  • Competitive pay rates - we attract top education talent
  • Access to 2,500+ free training courses via The National College
  • Full interview preparation and lesson-planning support
  • A dedicated local team and onsite payroll in London - no third parties
  • Flexible holiday pay options
  • A generous referral bonus scheme
  • Regular social and networking events

If you're ready to bring your expertise and energy to a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, contact our Manchester office on 0161 674 0138 or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com.