Subject Leader of Physics
What skills and experience we're looking for
Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is seeking to appoint an outstanding subject leader of physics. We welcome applications from talented individuals who will be dedicated to both the implementation of the school’s vision and the development of our physics department.
This role requires someone with the passion and subject expertise to develop and promote physics inside and outside of the classroom. They may either currently be leading a physics department or ambitious to develop their career further and lead one for the first time.The successful candidate must be an outstanding teacher, passionate about the importance of all areas of physics, and in possession of a strong understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design. They will have experience of teaching from KS3 to A Level, a record of achieving outstanding results and of commitment to, and delivery of, a high quality super-curricular offer.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting, rarely available, opportunity to lead a thriving department of dedicated teachers in a school full of ambitious, confident, independent and creative young people.
The successful candidate will be offered a full programme of personal professional development and support as they continue in their career, alongside a comprehensive induction programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.