Support for school and college physics teachers

Over 3,000 free physics teaching resources, including classroom activities and teaching guidance.

This collection describes proven experiments in sufficient detail that will work in any school laboratory. It also provides notes about teaching and learning, as well as health and safety issues. Suitable for all secondary levels.

The Supporting Physics Teaching materials are designed specially for teachers who are new to teaching physics and those wishing to develop their existing skills. They are grounded in wide-ranging evidence and enriched with the wisdom of practising classroom teachers of physics.

TAP provides a wide range of detailed resources designed to assist you in planning lessons for students aged 16 to 19. These resources are specifically tailored for educators new to teaching this age group, and do not presume that you have extensive equipment or prior advice from experienced colleagues.

If you are keen to ensure practical work in science remains a top priority in your school, download and use these benchmark tools.

The @IOPTeaching Twitter/X account, working to promote, develop and support excellent physics teaching through networks, CPD events and tried and tested resources.

From day meetings to twilight workshops (and everything in between), we have a wide variety of coaching and CPD sessions available to support your continuous development as a teaching professional.
 

Are you a practising physics teacher? Want to become a chartered physicist? We're here to help. Get in touch at [email protected] for support with your application.
 

We provide an affiliation scheme for schools and colleges in the UK and Ireland, as well as for international schools teaching the British curriculum abroad. 

Affiliate your school or college to access our resources, including both printed and online publications.

Your early years as a physics teacher can be a steep learning curve. We have tips for you on lesson observation, teaching A-level and managing the marking mountain as well as specific teaching resources for you from IOPSpark.

Whatever your specialism, most science teachers will work across the science curriculum during their career. If you haven't studied physics for some years or feel less strong mathematically, being asked to teach physics can feel particularly daunting.

Find out about teacher subject specialism training and CPD events that can help you.

However long you've been away from teaching, schools appreciate the enhanced life experience and knowledge you bring with you on your return.

Find out what resources are available to ease you back into the classroom.