Teacher of Physics

Laurus Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Stockport is seeking a passionate Teacher of Physics for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will inspire students at KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity in science. With a focus on practical applications of physics concepts, the teacher will help students build confidence in their understanding of the subject. This position comes with a commitment to a work/life balance and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching physics across KS3 and KS4.
• Commitment to delivering engaging and high-quality lessons.
• Ability to foster a love of learning and curiosity in students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physics lessons and foster an engaging learning environment.
• Support students to achieve excellent academic outcomes.
• Incorporate practical and relevant physics concepts in teaching.

Skills

Enthusiasm for physics

Engaging teaching methods

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

* Teacher of PhysicsNEWFast Apply# Teacher of PhysicsEmployerLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS/UPS: £32,916 - £51,048Posted: 26th January 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 23rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1531087Job Reference: LT001722Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1531087* Share :**“Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.”** - *Thomas Edison*We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Physics to join our forward-thinking Science department and work with outstanding physics Teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced teacher or an ECT with a passion for physics and a commitment to delivering engaging, high-quality lessons. The successful candidate will teach Physics across KS3 and KS4. We are looking for someone who can spark curiosity, foster a love of learning, and support students in achieving excellent outcomes.At Priestnall School we deliver an ambitious, challenging curriculum that builds powerful knowledge and mastery of key concepts. We aim to spark curiosity, support scientific enquiry and provide enrichment opportunities, ensuring all students gain the understanding and confidence needed to succeed in life and pursue science beyond Key Stage 4. Physics at Priestnall School helps students understand the world by building confidence with equations and units, exploring forces through clear force arrows and Newton’s laws, and using simple models to explain voltage and current. Pupils also learn what a wave is by looking at wavelength, frequency and amplitude, while the idea of energy conservation ties everything together. We make physics engaging, practical and relevant for every learner.For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Priestnall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Priestnall SchoolPart of### The Laurus Trust