Teacher of Physics required
Start Date and Salary
September 2025 start date
Outer London MPS 1 - 6 & UPS 1 - 3.
School Overview
Outstanding Girls secondary school with academy status, located in the London borough of Croydon, with excellent transport links.
Job Description
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Physics teacher to join a Croydon-based school. The successful candidate will collaborate with the team to enhance student attainment and achievement within the department. A strong passion for science and excellent subject knowledge are essential to motivate students towards STEM careers. The ability to teach Physics to KS5 is preferred, but teaching all sciences up to KS4 is required, along with effective classroom management skills.
Facilities and Resources
The science faculty includes 10 fully equipped labs, each assigned to a teacher, plus 2 office spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. Science is taught as separate subjects from KS3 to KS4 by subject specialists. Teachers have access to shared lesson resources and timelines managed by Heads of Departments. Support structures include mentorship for new teachers and a Lead Practitioner working with science staff to support underperforming students. The school also hosts a successful STEM club and science challenge activities.
Staff Benefits and Development
The school offers a health cash plan with Simply Health, Bike2Work scheme, staff wellbeing programs, staff reward schemes, and social activities. They adhere to STPCD guidelines and support staff in joining the LGPS. ECTs follow an induction program; experienced staff can join leadership training. Many staff pursue a school-based MA with an affiliated university.
Application Requirements
* Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
* Enhanced DBS, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references
* Full work history in CV
* Legal right to work in the UK
About Tradewind Recruitment
As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, Tradewind prioritizes candidates and employees, offering excellent service, career support, competitive pay, CPD courses, referral bonuses, interview prep, lesson planning help, and an online portal. We are committed to safeguarding and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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