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Physics Teacher – Haringey – September 2026

A high‑achieving secondary school in Haringey is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Physics Teacher to join their well‑regarded Science faculty from September 2026. This is a one‑year contractual Physics Teacher role on a term‑time basis within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join a thriving department and make an immediate impact.

This Haringey secondary school delivers a rigorous, well‑sequenced Science curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with Physics taught as a specialist discipline by subject experts who bring genuine depth and enthusiasm to every lesson. Strong GCSE outcomes and a growing interest in Physics at sixth‑form level reflect the quality of teaching and the ambition of the school community. Behaviour is managed through clear, consistent whole‑school expectations that give every Physics Teacher the settled, focused environment needed to teach with confidence and purpose.

Enrichment including Physics Olympiad preparation, STEM challenge events, and university outreach reflects the department's broader ambition for its pupils.

• A specialist Science department with modern laboratory facilities and dedicated technician support
• A collaborative team with shared planning, open resources, and genuine peer support
• Structured CPD with access to subject association networks and research‑informed development opportunities
• Strong SLT visibility with a genuine open‑door culture for all teaching staff
• A diverse, intellectually curious pupil community that responds exceptionally well to subject specialist teaching

As a Physics Teacher, you will deliver well‑structured, knowledge‑rich lessons across KS3 and KS4, using assessment data to track progress and stretch pupils beyond the specification. You will contribute to departmental planning, support STEM enrichment activities, and build strong, purposeful relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues throughout the contract year.

• Hold British QTS through a UK‑accredited teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Physics or a closely related discipline from a reputable UK university; ideally a Russell Group institution
• Have meaningful classroom experience within a UK secondary school through placements or a substantive post
• Show clear evidence of structured lesson delivery and measurable pupil progress across the Physics curriculum
• Are legally entitled to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available

ECT applicants are welcomed provided formal UK teacher training has been completed.

This is a one‑year term‑time contractual role equivalent to the Inner London pay scale. Salaries range from £40,317 (M1) to £62,496 (UPS3), with daily rates ranging from £206.77 to £320.51 inclusive of holiday pay. Placement on the scale is commensurate with experience.