At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Physics lessons and gain valuable classroom experience.
- Company: High-performing secondary school in Barking & Dagenham with a successful Sixth Form.
- Benefits: Salaried teacher training, expert mentoring, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with well-equipped Science facilities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career while sharing your passion for Physics.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in Physics or related subject; strong academic record.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a Physics graduate ready to train as a teacher? A high-performing secondary school with a successful Sixth Form in Barking & Dagenham is seeking an Unqualified Physics Teacher to join them on a permanent basis from September 2026.
This Unqualified Physics Teacher opportunity offers a salaried teacher training programme, paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale, providing an excellent pathway to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
What the school offers:- Permanent Unqualified Physics Teacher role from September 2026
- Salaried teacher training programme paid on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
- Full support towards QTS with expert mentoring
- Opportunity to teach KS3, KS4 and A-Level Physics in a thriving Sixth Form
- Excellent CPD and long-term career progression
- Well-equipped Science department with specialist Physics facilities
As a Unqualified Physics Teacher, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, gradually taking responsibility for planning and delivering engaging Physics lessons. The successful Unqualified Physics Teacher will gain valuable classroom experience while developing the skills required to teach confidently through to A-Level.
Person Specification:- Minimum 2:1 degree in Physics or a closely related subject from a UK university
- Strong academic record at GCSE and A-Level
- Passion for Physics and a desire to pursue a career in teaching
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability and ambition to teach Physics to A-Level
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
Unqualified Physics Teacher, Essex employer: Physics World
Physics World is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the Science Department. Employees benefit from a comprehensive pension scheme, nutritious meals in the Dining Hall, and access to outstanding facilities such as gyms and pools, all while contributing to meaningful educational experiences in a vibrant academic environment.
