Job Description

Trainee Physics Teacher | Lewisham

Are you a Physics graduate looking to turn your passion for science into an inspiring teaching career? This Trainee Physics Teacher opportunity in Lewisham provides a fantastic opportunity to earn a £29,000 salary while completing your teacher training within a successful secondary school before progressing onto the Teacher Pay Scale the following academic year.

As a Trainee Physics Teacher, you'll work closely with experienced Science teachers, gradually developing your teaching practice through structured mentoring, protected training time and hands-on classroom experience. From supporting practical investigations to delivering engaging lessons, you'll build the confidence and expertise needed to become an outstanding Physics Teacher.

This school has a strong commitment to STEM education, with well-equipped laboratories, a collaborative Science department and a proven record of developing trainee teachers into permanent members of staff.

Permanent | £29,000 during training

What the school can offer a Trainee Physics Teacher:

• A salaried route to Qualified Teacher Status


• Progression onto the Teacher Pay Scale following successful completion


• Dedicated mentoring from experienced Physics specialists


• Reduced teaching timetable during your training year


• Modern laboratories with excellent practical resources


• Weekly CPD focused on pedagogy, assessment and behaviour management


• Excellent career progression within an ambitious Science department

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and gradually teaching Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4


• Delivering engaging practical and theoretical learning experiences


• Planning lessons with guidance from experienced mentors


• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching strategies


• Supporting intervention sessions and examination preparation


• Becoming fully involved in departmental enrichment opportunities

The successful Trainee Physics Teacher will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree in Physics or a closely related discipline


• Demonstrate outstanding subject knowledge


• Have aspirations of becoming an exceptional Physics Teacher


• Be an excellent communicator with high expectations


• Be enthusiastic, reflective and committed to professional development

Interviews are taking place this week for this Trainee Physics Teacher opportunity.

If you are looking for a Trainee Physics Teacher role where you can earn while you train and begin an exciting career in education, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity.

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