Teacher of Physics required
September 2025 start date
Outer London MPS 1 – 6 & UPS 1 – 3.
Outstanding Girls secondary school with academy status
London borough of Croydon, with great transport links
Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Croydon based school that are looking for an exceptional Physics teacher to hire with the expectation of collaborating with their team in elevating student attainment and achievement levels within the department. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for science, along with excellent subject knowledge, to motivate students towards embracing STEM subjects and exploring related career opportunities. The ability to teach Physics to KS5 is preferred, however it is essential to have the capability to teach all sciences up to KS4 and demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
The science faculty comprises 10 fully equipped labs and a classroom, with each teacher assigned to their lab. There are also 2 office spaces and a fully equipped kitchen dedicated to the science faculty. Science is taught as separate subjects from KS3 to KS4, primarily by subject–specific teachers. Teachers have access to a shared drive containing lesson resources and teaching timelines managed by Heads of Departments. The Lead Practitioner collaborates with science teachers to identify and support underperforming students. New teachers receive mentorship within the faculty to aid in their integration. The school hosts a highly successful STEM club and engages in Science challenge activities for high–achieving students.
The school have a health cash plan with Simply Health, Bike2Work scheme and staff wellbeing programme which includes a staff reward scheme and regular social activities. They follow STPCD and support staff can join the LGPS. ECT's follow an established induction programme while more experienced staff are able to join their leadership training programmes. Many among their teaching staff enrol in their school–based MA programme run in conjunction with an affiliated University.
If the location and environment seem right for you, you are a qualified Physics teacher with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification, then please submit your CV for immediate perusal.
To apply for this role you will need to:
Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
CV must cover full work history
Legal right to work in the UK
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