Job Description

Physics Teacher

Outstanding School - Haringey

January Start | Long-Term Opportunity | KS3-KS5

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Physics Teacher to join the Science Department of a highly successful and oversubscribed secondary school in Haringey from January. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a talented teacher who is passionate about their subject and keen to work within a high-achieving school with a strong academic reputation.

The school is recognised for its outstanding standards of teaching and learning and was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024. It has a strong inclusive ethos, high expectations of its students and a culture which places considerable emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and ambition.

The Science Department

The successful candidate will join a well-established and successful Science Department, where there is a strong commitment to delivering an engaging and challenging curriculum. The department teaches Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities for students to continue their studies at A Level within the school's thriving Sixth Form.

The school's recent GCSE results demonstrate particularly strong performance across the separate sciences, with 52% of GCSE Physics entries achieving grades 7-9 in 2026. This reflects the school's commitment to high academic standards and developing students' subject knowledge and scientific understanding.

The Sixth Form is also a real strength, having achieved an ALPS score of 3 or above for three consecutive years, placing it within the top 10% of sixth forms nationally.

The Role

  • Teaching Physics across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
  • Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and effective lessons.
  • Inspiring students to develop a genuine interest in Physics and the wider sciences.
  • Maintaining high expectations of achievement, behaviour and progress.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science Department to support outstanding teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • A strong subject knowledge and a passion for Physics.
  • Experience teaching Physics at secondary level, ideally including A Level.
  • The ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
  • High expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
  • A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to helping students reach their full potential.