Job Description
Physics Teacher – Potters Bar, Hertfordshire – September 2026
A high-achieving secondary school in Potters Bar is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Physics Teacher to join their well-established Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Physics Teacher role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, known for its rigorous academic culture, strong Science outcomes, and genuine investment in the professional development of every member of staff.
About the School
This Hertfordshire secondary school has built a strong reputation for Science education, with Physics provision that consistently delivers strong outcomes at GCSE and a growing sixth form cohort. Teaching across the department is precise, well-sequenced, and grounded in subject expertise - with high expectations for both pupils and staff embedded at every level. Behaviour is managed through clear, consistent whole-school systems that give every Physics Teacher the focused environment needed to deliver ambitious, challenging lessons with confidence. Enrichment including Physics Olympiad preparation, STEM project weeks, and links with local engineering employers reflect the department's commitment to inspiring genuine scientific curiosity.
What the School Offers
- A well-resourced Physics department with dedicated technician support and modern laboratory facilities
- Structured CPD with access to subject association networks and research-informed development opportunities
- Collaborative departmental planning with a practical, workload-conscious approach to assessment and marking
- A supportive SLT with clear and transparent pathways into middle leadership for strong performers
- A school community that genuinely values specialist Science teaching and rewards subject expertise
The Role
As a Physics Teacher, you will deliver well-structured, knowledge-rich lessons across KS3 and KS4, using assessment data to track progress and adapt your teaching accordingly. You will contribute to departmental curriculum planning, support STEM enrichment activities, and build strong, productive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Upholding high standards of behaviour and attainment will be central to your everyday practice as a Physics Teacher in this school.
What the School is Looking For
This permanent Physics Teacher position will suit candidates who:
- Hold British QTS awarded through a UK-accredited teacher training programme
- Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Physics or a closely related discipline from a reputable UK university, ideally Russell Group
- Can demonstrate meaningful classroom experience within a UK secondary school setting through placements or a substantive teaching post
- Show clear evidence of structured lesson delivery and measurable pupil progress across the Physics curriculum
- Are confident working within an established whole-school behaviour framework
- Hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available
ECT applicants are welcomed provided formal UK teacher training has been completed or is in its final stages.
Salary & Contract
Fringe MPS: £34,398 to £46,839, with UPS up to £52,490. TLR opportunities may be available for candidates with relevant departmental or enrichment leadership experience.
Physics specialists are in high demand across Hertfordshire, and this Potters Bar school offers a genuinely rewarding long-term home for a practitioner who wants to teach at the highest level. If you are a dedicated Physics Teacher ready to commit to a permanent Secondary Teaching Opportunity in a supportive and academically driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
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Physics Teacher | September 2026 | INDHOT