Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher

Secondary School based in Southwark, Central London • Salary £32,236 per annum • September 2025 start • Interviewing Immediately

Train to become a fully qualified Physics Teacher in just 10 months…

Are you a current or soon-to-be Physics graduate — or a graduate with a strong A Level in Physics — eager to begin a rewarding career in education?

Are you seeking a unique opportunity where your love for Science can be used to inspire, engage, and support young people in a truly meaningful setting?

Would you thrive in a role that pays you to train, offers outstanding mentorship, and surrounds you with world-class teaching practice every step of the way?

Channel your passion for Physics into a fulfilling career as a Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher from September 2025 at this exceptional Central-London based secondary school with a distinctive and nurturing ethos.

Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher – Train to be one of the best

Looking for the ideal environment in which to launch your teaching career? This outstanding, inclusive secondary school in a sought-after area of Cambridge offers a rare opportunity for aspiring teachers to receive expert training while making a real difference in the lives of pupils.

A high-performing school with a strong sense of community and an ambitious Sixth Form, it combines rigorous academic expectations with outstanding pastoral support.

The school’s bespoke teacher training programme is widely recognised for producing confident, well-rounded educators — making it a superb place to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher – Person & Job Specification

• You will need to hold (or be predicted) a 2:1 or above in Physics, Engineering or Maths — or a degree in another subject with a strong A Level in Physics
• A clear ambition to become an outstanding Physics Teacher
• Enjoy a highly competitive salary of £26,716 while you train
• Gain QTS by July 2026 through a school-led, practice-based approach
• Train at a school with an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ training programme
• Access personalised support, expert coaching, and reduced initial teaching hours
• Benefit from an approach that prioritises classroom experience over academic coursework
• Join a high-achieving, well-resourced Physics department
• Excellent location with strong transport links and on-site parking
• Applications open now – interviews taking place immediately for a September 2025 start

Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher – What to expect

As a Graduate Physics Trainee Teacher, you’ll begin in September 2025 with a carefully structured induction and reduced teaching hours, giving you time to observe, prepare, and build confidence in your practice.

Working closely with an experienced and supportive mentor, you’ll begin to plan and deliver lessons, create your own classroom resources, and develop strong relationships with students.

Every Wednesday, you’ll benefit from a protected home-learning day focused on your professional development, including online training and reflection activities.

By the end of the year, you will have significantly developed your teaching practice, confidence, and subject pedagogy — and be fully qualified with QTS by July 2026.

Does this sound like the perfect first step towards becoming an inspiring Physics teacher?

Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and take your place on this outstanding teacher training journey.

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