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Physics Supply Teacher

M16 0PF

Key information

Pay
£140 to £190 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
28 Sep 2026
Closing date
26 Oct 2026

About this role

Physics Supply Teacher

Location

Trafford

Start Date

ASAP

Role

Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities

Pay

£140-£190 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently recruiting Physics Teachers for secondary schools across Trafford. We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable teachers who can deliver engaging Science lessons and help pupils develop their understanding of Physics.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for flexible work or an Early Career Teacher keen to gain experience across different school settings, we have opportunities to suit a range of availability.

The majority of bookings will be day-to-day and short-term cover, with the potential for longer-term placements as schools' needs arise.

You will support secondary schools by delivering Physics lessons and maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences.

Responsibilities may include

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Teaching Physics across KS3 and KS4.

Teaching Physics across KS3 and KS4.

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Delivering topics such as forces, energy, electricity, waves and motion.

Delivering topics such as forces, energy, electricity, waves and motion.

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Following lesson plans and resources provided by the school.

Following lesson plans and resources provided by the school.

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Explaining scientific concepts and supporting pupils with calculations and problem-solving.

Explaining scientific concepts and supporting pupils with calculations and problem-solving.

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Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

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Adapting teaching approaches to meet different abilities and learning needs.

Adapting teaching approaches to meet different abilities and learning needs.

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Encouraging participation and monitoring pupils' understanding.

Encouraging participation and monitoring pupils' understanding.

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Supporting practical Science activities in line with school health and safety procedures.

Supporting practical Science activities in line with school health and safety procedures.

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Working with school staff to ensure pupils remain engaged and make progress.

Working with school staff to ensure pupils remain engaged and make progress.

We're keen to hear from reliable and adaptable teachers with strong subject knowledge and effective classroom-management skills.

You should have

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.

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Experience teaching Physics or secondary Science.

Experience teaching Physics or secondary Science.

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Strong subject knowledge, particularly in Physics.

Strong subject knowledge, particularly in Physics.

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Confidence delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Confidence delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.

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The ability to follow existing planning and adapt to different classroom environments.

The ability to follow existing planning and adapt to different classroom environments.

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Effective behaviour-management and communication skills.

Effective behaviour-management and communication skills.

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A professional and flexible approach.

A professional and flexible approach.

Both Early Career Teachers and experienced Physics Teachers are encouraged to apply.

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Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments.

Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments.

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Potential for longer-term teaching placements.

Potential for longer-term teaching placements.

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Opportunities across secondary schools throughout Trafford.

Opportunities across secondary schools throughout Trafford.

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Daily pay of £140-£190, depending on experience.

Daily pay of £140-£190, depending on experience.

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Flexible work to suit your availability.

Flexible work to suit your availability.

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Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings.

Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings.

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Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant.

Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant.

If you're a Physics Teacher looking for flexible supply opportunities in Trafford, with the potential for longer-term work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.