Physics Teacher - Wirral - November 2026 Start

Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Duration: 2-4 weeks initially
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Physics Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral from Monday 2 November 2026. This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy, initially lasting between two and four weeks, offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified Physics specialist seeking an immediate short-term assignment.

The school requires a confident and knowledgeable Physics Teacher who can deliver lessons up to Year 13, including A Level Physics. The successful candidate will maintain continuity of learning, deliver engaging lessons and support students preparing for important assessments.

The Role

As a Physics Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across the school's Physics curriculum, including sixth-form provision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching Physics up to Year 13, including A Level

• Planning and delivering engaging theoretical and practical lessons

• Explaining complex Physics concepts clearly and accurately

• Supporting students with calculations, scientific reasoning and problem-solving

• Preparing students for relevant assessments and examinations

• Assessing progress and providing constructive feedback

• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities

• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and high academic expectations

• Following appropriate laboratory health and safety procedures

• Working collaboratively with Science colleagues to maintain curriculum continuity

This is a full teaching assignment requiring someone who can confidently take responsibility for lessons and adapt quickly to an established teaching environment.

The Ideal Physics Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Have strong specialist knowledge of Physics

• Have experience teaching Physics within a secondary school or sixth-form setting

• Are confident delivering A Level Physics to Year 13

• Understand the demands of post-16 Physics examinations

• Have effective classroom and behaviour management skills

• Can explain challenging scientific concepts to students of different abilities

• Demonstrate strong planning, assessment and communication skills

• Can quickly establish positive relationships with students and colleagues

• Are available from 2 November 2026 for an initial 2-4-week assignment

The ability to teach Physics confidently up to Year 13 is essential for this vacancy.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Physics Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

• Weekly pay

• A genuine, full-time teaching vacancy

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Free CPD through The National College

• Support throughout the recruitment and registration process

• Access to further teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

About the Opportunity

This position is based at a secondary school with sixth-form provision on the Wirral.

The assignment is scheduled to begin on Monday 2 November 2026 and will initially run for approximately two to four weeks.

This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced Physics Teacher who is available for short-term work and comfortable teaching examination-level content to older students.

Further details about the school will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the Wirral.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Physics Teacher with A Level teaching experience looking for a short-term opportunity on the Wirral this November, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com