Physics Teacher - Independent School - Barnes, South West London
Location: Barnes, South West London
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive / commensurate with experience
An excellent independent school in Barnes is seeking to appoint an established and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join its successful Science department.
The school is looking for a strong Physics specialist with demonstrable experience teaching Physics across KS4 and KS5, alongside the ability to teach Science at KS3. The successful candidate will be confident delivering high-quality, engaging lessons and will be able to support students across GCSE and A-Level.
The department offers AQA GCSE Separate Science, AQA Combined Science Trilogy and AQA A-Level Physics, so experience with AQA would be highly beneficial.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
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Planning, delivering and reviewing differentiated Physics and Science lessons
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Teaching Physics across KS4 and KS5, including GCSE and A-Level
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Teaching Science at KS3 where required
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Marking, assessing and tracking student progress in line with examination criteria
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Preparing students for public examinations
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Assisting with the setting and marking of examination papers
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Contributing to schemes of work, resources and departmental planning
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Supporting practical work, laboratory routines and safe use of equipment
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Creating a positive, well-managed learning environment
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Contributing to wider school life, including STEM activities, trips, visits and enrichment where appropriate
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Upholding safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times
The ideal candidate will have:
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QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
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Strong Physics subject knowledge
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Experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level Physics
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Ability to teach KS3 Science
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A degree in Physics or a closely related subject
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Strong classroom management and communication skills
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A confident, innovative and engaging teaching style
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Interest in educational technology and modern teaching resources
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A willingness to contribute to the wider Science department and school community
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Physics specialist to join a high-achieving independent school with a strong Science department and a commitment to practical, engaging and technology-enhanced teaching.
To be considered, please apply with your up-to-date CV