Teacher of Physics

Ktpws; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Scotland seeks a full-time Teacher of Physics on a temporary basis until January 2027. The role involves delivering effective teaching services to students and requires a relevant teaching qualification. You will develop lesson plans and assess student progress in a supportive environment. The position offers a salary range of £34,938 - £52,614 annually and is based at Auchenharvie Academy. A commitment to enhancing student learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant teaching qualification for secondary education.
• Degree in Physics or equivalent is essential.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching services to children and young people.
• Develop lesson plans and educational materials.
• Assess and support student learning.

Skills

Effective teaching delivery

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Degree in Physics or related field

Job description

# Teacher of PhysicsRef no:: NAY16736Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 19/02/2026Location:: Auchenharvie Academy, Saltcoats Road, Stevenston, KA20 3JWSalary:: £34,938 - £52,614 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job Summary**Temporary until 18th January 2027****We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.****We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click**This post is based within our Education Directorate. You will be responsible for the delivery of effective teaching services to children and young people attending Auchenharvie Academy.For more details see the attached Role Profile below.## Staff Values & BehavioursOur values of Focus, Passion and Inspiration are core in everything we do and how we do it, they are the foundation that our work is built on across the whole of the Council. However, for the purposes of the recruitment process for teaching posts we will explore the post advertised in conjunction with the appropriate Professional Standards.## Additional Information**References**As part of the selection process we ask that you **provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form**. References will be read in conjunction with your application form. Therefore, applicants who do not submit references in time will be placed at a disadvantage compared to those who have provided appropriate references, as additional points will be added to your score where the panel are in receipt of a satisfactory reference (i.e 0 points for no reference received, maximum of 6 points for a very strong reference). Your second referee will be contacted by North Ayrshire Council if you are the preferred candidate for the post.Please note that it is **your** responsibility to gather a reference, and forward the completed reference to the relevant contact within the School. References should be received before the closing date for the vacancy. References for this vacancy should be emailed to;Calum Johnston, Head TeacherEmail Address - [e-mail]**PVG (Children)**This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit **.** For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit .Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.**Our Workstyles**As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:**In Building** – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.This post has been allocated the workstyle: In BuildingMore information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - . If you have any questions on the allocated## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement