At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Physics lessons and gain valuable classroom experience.
- Company: High-performing secondary school in Barking & Dagenham with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Salaried teacher training, expert mentoring, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to teach KS3, KS4, and A-Level Physics in a well-equipped department.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career while sharing your passion for Physics.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in Physics or related subject; strong communication skills.
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 employer: Ribbons & Reeves
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on professional development, ongoing training, and small class sizes, we empower our staff to thrive while fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration. Join us to be part of a team that values impactful mentorship and prioritises the growth of both students and educators alike.
