Physics Teacher

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><div></div><strong>Physics Teacher | Independent School | Brentford | Sept 2026 | Permanent Contract</strong>Q - Are you a Physics Teacher who wants to inspire genuinely curious, motivated students in a well-resourced independent setting?Q - Are you looking for a school that invests in its staff, values your wellbeing, and gives you the autonomy to teach with ambition?If so, EdEx - Education Recruitment might have the perfect Physics Teacher role for you. Please read on below to find out more about the school and the opportunity in detail.EdEx - Education Recruitment are exclusively working with an independent school in Brentford to appoint a Physics Teacher, with TLRs available depending on your strengths and interests - whether that's curriculum development, pastoral leadership, or beyond. We are looking for an ambitious, down to earth and highly effective teacher to join a well-established and thriving Physics department. This is a permanent, directly employed position starting in September 2026 - no supply, no short-term contracts.<strong>The school offer a long list of benefits, including but not limited to…</strong>A two-week October half-term breakExceptional CPD opportunities - including Part Funded MA Study and genuine progression pathways with no glass ceilingExceptionally well-resourced department and school, including a staff gymSmall class sizes and a motivated student body who are engaged and want to achieveA genuine culture of staff wellbeing, where hard work is recognised and rewarded& so much more!Perhaps you're an outstanding practitioner who has found it difficult to progress in your current setting? Maybe your commute has become unsustainable, or the demands of your current school feel disproportionate to the support on offer? If so, this could be the move you've been waiting for.<strong>SCHOOL DETAILS - Physics Teacher:</strong>Independent school in BrentfordPraised for its strong community feel - students are motivated, well-mannered and a genuine pleasure to teachStudent behaviour is excellent; staff are trusted to use their professional judgement and SLT listen and respect your opinionIndependent pay scale - competitive and commensurate with experienceOpen to MPS1 - UPS3 equivalent + TLRsSLT are strong, supportive and open-minded - positive change is common, but never for the sake of itA Physics department with a great blend of experienced practitioners and earlier-career teachers, creating a collaborative and developmental environment<strong>PERSON DETAILS - Physics Teacher:</strong>Passionate about closing attainment gaps and promoting pupil progressA strong, highly effective Physics Teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom practiceOpen-minded, hard-working and ambitiousValues staff wellbeing and is not afraid of working hard - you will be rewarded for it at this schoolKeen to progress, undertake CPD and contribute to the wider life of the schoolCommitted to providing a high-quality teaching and learning experience that raises standards of attainmentFocused on ensuring the progress, achievement and enjoyment of every pupilIf this Physics Teacher opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, apply today and your dedicated consultant Joe at EdEx will be in touch within 12 hours if shortlisted. A full job description is available upon application.INDT</div></div> Salary: GBP 31650 - 43607 per year

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