Head of Physics

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Woldingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Physics Teaching A Level Physics Curriculum Development Leadership Quality Assurance Safeguarding Team Management Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Physics

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], UK

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Not specified

The Role

Physics is a popular and successful subject at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our students are intellectually curious, highly motivated, and frequently go on to pursue STEM courses at top universities. As Head of Physics, you will lead a dedicated and high-achieving team in delivering a dynamic and challenging curriculum from Year 9 through to Year 13. You'll shape the strategic direction of Physics teaching, spark students' love for the subject, and foster a culture of academic excellence and scientific inquiry.

Physics at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

  • In Years 7 and 8, students explore a rich Key Stage 3 curriculum that exceeds national expectations.
  • In Year 9, Physics is taught as a discrete subject following the Edexcel IGCSE course.
  • In Years 10 and 11, students pursue Triple or Double Award Science pathways.
  • At A Level, students follow the Edexcel specification.

What We're Looking For

  • An inspiring teacher with a strong academic background in Physics or a related field.
  • A leader with vision, drive and commitment to nurturing both students and colleagues.
  • A creative thinker eager to embrace innovation in teaching and learning.
  • A collaborator who values teamwork, intellectual rigour, and professional growth.

Specific Responsibilities

The Head of Department at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is expected to meet seven objectives: Quality Assurance, Pupil Assessment and Monitoring, Leadership of Staff, Effective Strategic Thinking, Resource Management, Marketing and Public Relations, and Contributing to Whole School Life. Detailed responsibilities under each objective are outlined in the full job description.

Person Specification

  • Essential: Excellent track record as a teacher, degree in Physics or related, ability to teach Physics to A Level, good ICT skills.
  • Desirable: Ability to teach a second science at Key Stage 3 or 4.
  • Personal Behaviours: Problem-solving, communication, ability to defuse difficult situations.
  • Ethos: Commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a school with high academic standing and Sacred Heart Values.
  • Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check required.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead and manage people towards a common goal.
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