At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engaging Physics lessons and inspire students across Key Stages 3 to 5.
- Company: Outstanding Secondary Academy in Southampton with a focus on innovation and student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team in a modern academy with state-of-the-art STEM resources.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives while teaching exciting physics concepts.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification in Physics or related field and experience with GCSE/A-Level.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
An outstanding Secondary Academy in Southampton is seeking a professional, mathematically minded, and exceptionally organised Physics Specialist to join their prominent Science faculty. This is a premier opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where physics is a highly popular option at Key Stage 5, backed by extensive laboratory equipment arrays and dedicated technical engineering support.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable will involve delivering a rich, challenging curriculum covering Newtonian mechanics, field theories, quantum phenomena, and nuclear astrophysics for GCSE and A-Level exam cohorts, alongside delivering general science modules across Key Stage 3. Beyond classroom teaching, responsibilities include:
- Constructing comprehensive student tracking portfolios
- Implementing targeted intervention tracks for technical data fluency
- Managing laboratory asset logs
- Supporting the school's regional engineering challenges and astronomy societies
You will act as a primary link with parents, examination boards, and local university engineering departments, requiring absolute professionalism and data accuracy at all times. Strong organisational skills are a prerequisite, as you will balance heavy mock diagnostic marking cycles with real-time digital progress logging and strict laboratory health and safety compliance tracking (CLEAPSS frameworks). The academy is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can break down complex mathematical proofs and physical laws into crisp, high-impact lessons.
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Southampton with a powerful commitment to technical innovation, academic rigor, and student welfare. The school serves an ambitious city community and is known for its modern learning environments and state-of-the-art STEM resources. Students are respectful, highly motivated, and collaborative, treating laboratory spaces with care and creating a calm, purposeful learning environment. Staff benefit from an open, collaborative professional culture, highly visible leadership, a manageable administrative load, and an excellent framework for targeted career progression and specialized training.
Requirements:
- A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Physics or a related engineering field
- Proven experience teaching Physics up to GCSE and A-Level specifications
- Professional and proactive approach to managing laboratory health and safety protocols (CLEAPSS frameworks)
- Good IT and data tracking capabilities, with confidence using digital learning platform tracking systems
- Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced science department
Application: To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
Science Teacher (Physics) – Outstanding Secondary Academy in Southampton employer: Marchant Recruitment
Join an outstanding Secondary Academy in Southampton, where you will thrive in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to academic excellence and student welfare. With access to state-of-the-art STEM resources and a collaborative professional culture, this role offers exceptional opportunities for career progression and specialised training, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to make a meaningful impact.
