Location: Brent, London
Salary: £37,870 – £39,851 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary will be paid at Outer London Main Pay Scale – M1, reflecting the Early Career Teacher level.
Launch Your Teaching Career in a Supportive, High-Achieving Science Department
Teach Now is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an Early Career Teacher of Physics & Chemistry to join a thriving secondary school in Brent. If youre passionate about science and eager to inspire young minds, this role provides the perfect environment to build confidence, refine your teaching practice, and grow into an exceptional educator.
This school is known for its strong support for ECTs, small class sizes, and a collaborative culture where new teachers are truly nurtured and valued from day one.
Why This Role is Ideal for ECTs
Starting your career here means more than just a job—youll benefit from a structured induction programme, experienced mentors, and ongoing CPD designed to help you succeed. Youll be part of a welcoming team that encourages innovation, supports your ideas, and helps you develop your strengths in both Physics and Chemistry teaching.
Your Role
• Teach Physics and Chemistry at GCSE (KS4) and general Science at KS3
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and progress
• Support students of all abilities to achieve strong academic outcomes
• Use creative teaching strategies to promote critical thinking and a love for science
• Assess and track progress, providing targeted feedback and support
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities such as STEM clubs and trips
• Play an active role in the wider school community and pastoral support
What Were Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree in Science (Physics preferred or strong Physics/Chemistry knowledge)
• A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young people
• Strong subject knowledge and willingness to develop further
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach
ECTs with strong training experience in GCSE teaching are highly encouraged to apply.
What the School Offers
• A highly supportive environment tailored for ECT success
• Small class sizes for more personalised and impactful teaching
• A strong, community-focused ethos built on respect, integrity and excellence
• Excellent CPD and clear pathways for career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to a growing and improving school environment, including enhanced learning spaces
• A welcoming, values-driven culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£37870.00 - £39851.00 per year