Job Description

Physics Teacher – Enfield – September 2026

A thriving, academically ambitious secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is looking to appoint an outstanding Physics Teacher to join their well-regarded Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Physics Teacher role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, known for its culture of intellectual curiosity, high academic standards, and a genuine commitment to developing exceptional classroom practitioners.

About the School

This Enfield secondary school and sixth form has an excellent reputation for Science education, with a Physics department that consistently produces strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes. Teaching is underpinned by a mastery-based approach, with carefully sequenced curricula that challenge and inspire pupils at every level. The school's behaviour culture is a genuine strength - clear, consistent expectations across all year groups mean that every Physics Teacher can focus on delivering lessons that stretch and enthuse. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from enrichment including Physics Olympiad preparation, engineering masterclasses, and established links with leading universities and STEM employers.

What the School Offers

• Access to a well-funded, forward-thinking Science department with dedicated prep technician support
• A coaching and peer observation programme that genuinely develops classroom expertise over time
• Sixth form teaching opportunities from the outset, with scope to lead A-Level Physics as experience grows
• A whole-school workload charter with protected planning time and streamlined assessment processes
• Strong internal progression routes, with several current middle leaders having started as classroom practitioners in the department

The Role

As a Physics Teacher, you will deliver engaging, rigorous lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5, bringing scientific concepts to life through practical work, real-world application, and precise mathematical reasoning. You will analyse pupil performance data to adapt your teaching and close gaps in understanding, contribute to departmental curriculum reviews, and support STEM enrichment activities that broaden pupil ambition. Developing strong, trusting relationships with sixth form students and their families will be a key part of your role as a Physics Teacher in this school.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Physics Teacher position will suit candidates who:

• Are legally entitled to work in the UK, as the school is not able to offer visa sponsorship
• Hold, or are on the cusp of completing, UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a recognised training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Physics or a closely related discipline, preferably from a Russell Group institution
• Have classroom experience within a UK secondary setting, whether through placements, an ECT year, or a permanent post
• Can point to clear evidence of well-structured lessons and tangible progress in pupil outcomes
• Are comfortable and confident operating within a structured whole-school behaviour framework

ECT applicants are encouraged to apply, provided formal UK teacher training has been completed or is nearing completion.

Salary & Contract

Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. TLR consideration available for candidates who can demonstrate a readiness to take on additional responsibility within the department.

Specialist Physics Teachers are in high demand, and this Enfield school represents a genuinely exciting long-term home for a practitioner who wants to teach at the highest level. If you are ready to commit to a Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity where your subject expertise will be valued and your career actively supported, we would love to hear from you.

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Physics Teacher | September 2026 | INDTEACH