Teacher of Physics

Location: Elstree, Hertfordshire

Commutable From: Watford, Bushey, Potters Bar, Hatfield, Northwood, Harrow, Wembley, Barnet, Stanmore, Radlett

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time, Permanent / Long-term

Salary:

• Outer London Pay Scale: £39,196 – £58,120 per annum (Main & Upper Pay Scale)

• Inner London Pay Scale: £41,729 – £64,684 per annum (Main & Upper Pay Scale)

  (Depending on experience and school location weighting)

Subject Focus: Physics (KS3, KS4 / GCSE, KS5 / A-Level optional)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Physics to join an inclusive, forward-thinking secondary school based in Elstree, starting after the October half-term break.

The school’s science department delivers a strong, practical STEM curriculum designed to build lifelong scientific curiosity, inspire future engineering and technical careers, and develop critical problem-solving skills across GCSE and A-Level study. Grounded in core community values of scholarship, teamwork, resilience, integrity, versatility, and empathy, this is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist looking to work in a well-resourced department with high standards and excellent pupil support.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Physics across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Triple and Combined Science).

• Deliver A-Level Physics teaching (optional, depending on candidate experience).

• Plan and deliver practical, structured lessons that promote scientific reasoning and inquiry.

• Support students in mastering core principles of forces, energy, waves, and practical investigations.

• Prepare Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils effectively for internal and external examinations.

• Maintain high standards of classroom management in line with whole-school values.

• Collaborate closely with science colleagues, lab technicians, and the wider STEM team.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

• A degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.

• Experience delivering Physics across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5 experience desirable).

• Strong classroom management and a practical, engaging approach to scientific learning.

• Right to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo standard safeguarding checks).

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

Choice Teachers is an established education recruitment agency placing teachers and support staff across Hertfordshire and Greater London. As an approved supplier on the GCA (Government Commercial Agency) Supply Teachers & Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376), we offer fully compliant, vetted, and transparent recruitment solutions.

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay with transparent framework-compliant pricing.

• Access to local teaching opportunities across Hertfordshire and London.

• High standards of compliance, safeguarding, and DfE-aligned candidate vetting.

• Clear temp-to-perm pathways for long-term roles.

• A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your subject area.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic Physics Teacher looking for a new role in Elstree from after October half term, click Apply Now or contact Orla at Choice Teachers.

Contact information

Stephen Emery