Physics Teacher Secondary School Exeter

A secondary school in Exeter is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Physics Teacher to join its Science Department. This is an opportunity for a teacher who can explain scientific concepts clearly deliver purposeful practical lessons and help students develop confidence in their understanding of Physics.

• Physics Teacher Role

• Teaching Science across KS3 and Physics at KS4 including GCSE

• Location: Exeter

• Salary: MPS1UPS3

• Contract: Full-time permanent

• Start Date: ASAP

You will teach general Science at Key Stage 3 before delivering Physics at GCSE level. Topics will include forces energy electricity waves magnetism particle models and atomic structure.

Your lessons will help students understand the principles behind physical phenomena and apply their knowledge to calculations investigations and examination questions.

Practical work will be an important part of the role. You will encourage students to make predictions conduct experiments safely record results and evaluate the evidence they collect.

At GCSE you will focus on developing students confidence with mathematical calculations scientific terminology and unfamiliar application questions. You will assess progress regularly and adapt your teaching to address misconceptions before they affect examination performance.

Physics Teacher - School Information

This is a secondary school in Exeter with a broad curriculum and a Science Department committed to improving student understanding and achievement.

The department encourages students to investigate scientific ideas ask questions and connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Teachers work collaboratively to plan lessons review assessment outcomes and share effective teaching resources.

The school supports ongoing professional development and values teachers who contribute positively to the department and wider school community.

Physics Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Physics Degree or related scientific qualification

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Physics or Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 Science

• GCSE Physics experience

• Strong knowledge of scientific principles and calculations

• Confidence delivering practical investigations

• Good understanding of laboratory safety

• Strong classroom and behaviour management

• Effective planning and assessment skills

• Commitment to student achievement

Salary

The salary for this Physics Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this Physics Teacher position through as soon as possible.