Head of Physics
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary – Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale, points 1 to 9 +TLR 3 £3750, + Outer London Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 27th August 2024
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2024
Job overview
Head of Physics
Start August 27th 2024
Salary – Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale, points 1 to 9 +TLR 3 £3750, + Outer London Allowance
We require for the next academic year, a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Physics to lead this high achieving and very popular subject. We currently have over 200 students studying the A level physics programme (OCR) in modern, purpose-built laboratories, supported by a team of specialist technicians.
There are excellent connections with the London universities, and students have many opportunities to attend talks and events organised by them either in person or online. Our most able and ambitious students have the opportunity to sit the prestigious Physics Olympiad, something which is very popular each year. The vast majority of Physics students go on to study at university a science related subject, with a sizeable number achieving places on Engineering related programmes.
St. Dominic’s is an inspirational place to work. The staff team are dedicated and gifted practitioners and the students are hard-working, committed and highly motivated individuals. We promote excellence in all that we do, support the wellbeing of our staff and our culture and ethos permeates all aspects of College life.
An application form can be downloaded from the College website. For further details please email Jacqueline
Brosnan, College Business Manager at Jacqueline.Brosnan@stdoms.ac.uk
Deadline for completed applications – Friday May 10th at 12 noon and interviews week commencing May 13th. Candidates will be required to teach a lesson
Safer Recruitment at St. Dominic’s
St Dominic’s is committed to the safeguarding of its students and staff and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure procedure at the enhanced level. It is a criminal offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The College’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this document in full.
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St. Dominic’s is an equal opportunities employer.
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About St Dominic's Sixth Form College
- St Dominic's Sixth Form College
- Mount Park Avenue, Harrow on the Hill
- Middlesex
- HA1 3HX
- United Kingdom
St. Dominic's is the longest established centre for Catholic post-16 education in the Diocese of Westminster. The College provides a wide choice of GCE A, Applied A and AS courses. In addition, BTEC Level 3/ Extended Diploma (Edexcel)
All students are fully supported by Personal Tutors in preparation for employment or higher education. The College provides a Religious Education programme for all students. The Course is accredited by the National Open College Network and students are awarded a Level 1 in Year 12 and a Level 2 Year 13. The examination success rate is outstanding and the vast majority of students progress to higher education. A wide range of extra-curricular activities is available.
There is easy access by Metropolitan/Piccadilly lines, British Rail and local bus services.
‘Leadership and management are outstanding. Pass rates are very high and have improved significantly over the last four years. The value added to students’ prior achievements is high, and progression to HE is very good.’ Ofsted
‘There is an outstanding commitment to the Catholic mission and ethos which supports a culture of care and respect for others. The college has a strong commitment to the promotion and celebration of equality and diversity.’ Ofsted
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