Head of Physics

Head of Physics

Salary:                                          Inner London Pay Spine

TLR 1D:                                         £9,272

Proposed Start Date:                     ASAP

Contract:                                       12 Months Fixed Term

Rutlish School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated Head of Physics.

If you are seeking career progression and have a commitment to achieving high standards, then we look forward to receiving your application. Science is taught as three separate subjects across all Key Stages. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who has a genuine passion for Physics and enjoys working as part of a highly effective team. A-Level teaching opportunities will be available to the right candidate.

What we can offer:

·          Experience of working in an “Outstanding” oversubscribed school: In April 2017, Ofsted rated Rutlish as “Outstanding”. In April 2022 Ofsted carried out a Section 8 inspection and confirmed there has been no change to the overall judgement of Outstanding. In 2019 Rutlish was ranked as the top non-selective State funded boys’ school in England, based on the progress students made between KS2 and KS4. In addition, our Sixth Form students were ranked in the top twenty for non-selective State funded boys’ schools in England.

·          The School is set in a conservation area close to Wimbledon town centre, with excellent transport links for London Underground, British Rail, bus and tram routes. There is also ample free on-site parking for staff.

·          Benefits of working for Merton include; Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, discounted membership to Merton leisure centres, employee discounts on a range of leisure activities, from days out to magazine subscriptions, as well as hair and beauty treatments, courses at Merton Adult Education, entertainment events and discounts at local restaurants. You could also benefit from Merton’s cycle-to-work scheme and have free membership to the Old Rutlishians Association which has events such as live acoustic nights and comedy nights.

·          The benefit of regular CPD

This is an exciting time to become part of the Rutlish Team where the school is committed to driving school improvement and realising its’ vision to be ‘A Place to achieve REAL success’. The new post holder will be able to create, innovative and lead department initiatives.

You will need to share our dedication to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. You will also need to be a highly skilled classroom practitioner with effective pedagogy and a proven ability to teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

 Rutlish is a supportive school to work in, with a motivated teaching and support staff body. We work together, collaborate, share and look after each other. The staff are very happy and enjoy coming to work. Our students are respectful, kind and aspirational. The staff adopt a truly inclusive approach to raising students’ achievement and educational outcomes.

If you have a commitment to achieving high standards and would like to join our dynamic team, then we look forward to receiving your application. A Job Information Pack and application form can be found on the school website www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to jobs@rutlish.merton.sch.uk by 10.00am on Wednesday, 17th  April 2024

No Agencies or CVs please as these will not be considered for shortlisting

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, therefore all applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. We fully support the London Borough of Merton’s Equal Opportunities Policy.