Job Description

An enthusiastic and ambitious part-time (minimum 0.6) or full time Teacher of Physics is required for this academically selective, coeducational North London day school.


This position would suit an experienced teacher, or a graduate in a relevant specialism who is looking to gain initial classroom experience; Highgate welcomes applications from candidates without formal teaching qualifications, provided they are very capable physicists with strong academic qualifications.

The Department

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All pupils study Physics as a separate subject in Years 8 to 11 having followed a General Science course in Year 7. In 2025, 92% of pupils taking IGCSE Physics achieved grades 9/8. In the same year, 73% of pupils achieved A*/A grades at A Level following the AQA specification. Several students apply to Oxford or Cambridge to read physics, natural sciences or engineering each year.


The department is well resourced and staffed. There are ten specialist teachers, supported by able and energetic technicians who ensure that everything runs smoothly as well as designing new experiments. The physics department is centrally located within the school and comprises three laboratories, a small lecture theatre, a prep room, and an office. Each staff member is equipped with a Microsoft Surface device, which wirelessly connects to the audiovisual systems in every laboratory.


The department has a particularly successful extra-curricular offering. In addition to its contributions to the annual school-wide STEM Week, Sixth Form pupils regularly participate in national competitions such as the Physics Olympiad, Challenge, and Brawl, achieving excellent results. The department also runs a dedicated Girls in Physics initiative, aimed at encouraging and supporting female pupils to pursue physics through enrichment activities, mentoring, and outreach. Our partnership work includes collaborative research projects with London universities, exploring a range of cutting-edge scientific topics.


The School has in place DfE recognised arrangements for the Induction Year and the confirmation of NQT status. It also has considerable experience and success in guiding new and unqualified Physics graduates into the profession. For all teachers new to Highgate, regardless of experience, there is a strong and supportive framework of induction to the School.


Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the advertisement closes.


For further details please see:


https://www.highgateschool.org.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-physics-3/