Head of Physics

Job details

Job role Teacher

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Subject Physics

Working pattern Full time

Contract type Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) Scale M1-U3 (Outer London Allowance) + TLR 2b (£6,372)

Head of Physics job summary

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Physics to join our highly successful school. Our science department is dynamic and collaborative, benefitting from outstanding resources, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to extracurricular enrichment. Physics is consistently one of our most popular and successful A Level subjects, with students achieving excellent results year after year.

St Mark’s was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in September 2022, and our recent inspection highlighted the exceptional relationships between staff and students that foster our culture of exemplary behaviour and a love of learning. We are a heavily oversubscribed school with a thriving Sixth Form of almost 300 students. We offer an exceptional environment where dedicated teachers can truly make a difference, and we are incredibly proud of our students who achieve consistently excellent examination results.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation and teaching skills.
• The ability to teach physics to KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• A desire to foster positive relationships with students and staff.
• Motivation to try new ideas and keep pushing creative boundaries.

What are we offering:

• Opportunities for high-quality professional development.
• A friendly and helpful staff who genuinely care about staff wellbeing alongside our Catholic ethos.
• Fantastic students who are keen, motivated and display excellent behaviour for learning in every lesson.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination within our learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic. ​

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