PART TIME SECONDARY PHYSICS TEACHER

Role Title: Online Teacher
Subject Area: Science (Secondary) – Physics
Teaching Level: Years 7–11 (grouped by ability)
Reports to: Subject Head and/or Tribe Lead
Department: Teaching Team
Employment Type: Part-time, Long-Term Position
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Fulltime role approx £30-34k. This part time position is 0.51 FTE (Approx £15k to £17k)

ABOUT UK VIRTUAL SCHOOL

UK Virtual School (UKVS) is a pioneering online school offering a flexible, modern alternative to traditional education. We support home-educating families, expats, worldschoolers, and those seeking a personalised approach to learning.
Founded on the values of Growth Mindset, Curiosity, Innovation, and Diversity & Inclusion, UKVS delivers live, interactive lessons in small class sizes (maximum 10 students) to ages 5 – 16 globally.
Our unique 3-week teaching cycle allows for deep engagement, creativity, and rest, while our values-driven global community is focused on nurturing confident, curious learners empowered to become tomorrow’s change-makers.

✅ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics (or closely related field).
• PGCE and QTS
• 5+ years of teaching in British schools (minimum 3 years in the UK)
• 3+ years of experience teaching GCSE (iGCSE preferred)
• Enhanced DBS or international equivalent

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Experience teaching online
• Familiarity with Edexcel iGCSE Science specifications
• Proficiency in virtual lab simulations and interactive science tools
• Ability to bring science concepts to life through real-world applications
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
• Passion for making science accessible, inclusive, and engaging for all learners

ABOUT THE ONLINE TEACHING ROLE

Alignment with our culture (outlined in the UKVS Culture Guidebook: https://ukvirtualschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UKVS-Culture-Guidebook.pdf) is essential. Our expectations go beyond skill – they reflect how we support one another and serve our families.
At UKVS, teacher time is split between:
✅ Directed Time

Scheduled activities:

• Live lessons
• Staff and CPD meetings
• Clubs, Q&A sessions, or science-themed events
• Required in-person training events
• Participation in enrichment events, such as UKVS Science Week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSUBJECT-SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in your science specialism, Years 7-11.
• Confidently adapt to teach other sciences if timetable needs require.
• Follow KS3 National Curriculum principles while adding creative, inquiry-based approaches for Years 7-8.
• Deliver the Edexcel iGCSE curriculum in your specialism for Years 9-11.
• Develop and share high-quality resources, practical guides, videos, and quizzes.
• Run short science-themed courses and contribute to science-related social clubs.
• Participate in Science Week, online events, in-person lab days, and science fairs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create cross-curricular projects.
• Identify and lead opportunities for students to take part in science competitions and enrichment activities.
• Participate in international trips where science links are relevant.
• Support UKVS marketing efforts, such as:
• Short video experiments
• Science fact clips
• Blogs on new scientific discoveries
• Promotional ideas to showcase STEM and UKVS

HOW ACCOUNTABILITY WORKS AT UKVS

We use the UKVS Operating Culture to define performance:

• Get It: You understand the values, systems, and mission.
• Want It: You’re energised, self-motivated, and inspired to lead learning.
• Capacity to Do It: You’re available, skilled, and emotionally present.