Head of Physics

The purpose of this role is to inspire, encourage and empower our students to achieve their very best in the subject of Physics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example - model outstanding teaching and learning, this includes teaching up to 15.5 periods a week.
• Lead the Department in pursuit of continuous improvement through innovation, strategic planning, and sharing of best practice.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through regular observations of department staff, work scrutiny and pupil feedback.
• Challenge teachers who underperform and use coaching strategies to help them improve, acting as a conduit with SLT via line manager to ensure correct support is provided. Coach and support members of your team to ensure skill/knowledge base along with willingness to improve/develop is high.
• Develop members of the team by clear and carefully planned distribution and delegation of suitable tasks – for example peer observation, methods for using AfL and other new initiatives. Identifying strengths in the team to help ensure the development of new teaching strategies, and pupil tasks.
• Promote the use of Digital Learning Technologies to support student achievement.
• Ensure the smooth, efficient, supportive and rigorous running of Department detentions.
• Ensure that all members of department follow the School’s rewards procedures consistently.
• Tracking and monitoring student progress and achievement within the subject area across all Key Stages using baseline data.
• Lead in taking appropriate action to tackle underachievement, this is likely to include communication with the appropriate Form Tutor/HOY/SLT member and parent/s.
• Promote the use of target-setting and AFL to inform teaching and learning.
• Ensuring the development of teachers in aspects of supporting pupil progress.
• Review, analyse and evaluate results throughout the year and for the examination analysis and subject review, share process with Department and ensure all are aware of and can act on development points.
• Ensure reporting on pupil progress follows the School’s policy.
• Work collaboratively with Department on continually developing and updating the Schemes of Work.
• Use areas of strength and expertise amongst team and beyond SHS to develop curriculum delivery.
• Lead, with appropriate consultation, on changes in specification and/or exam board.

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• Good honours degree in Physics or equivalent industry qualifications and experience
• A postgraduate teaching qualification, including QTS would be an advantage
• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• Have a vision for and the ability to translate the Surbiton High School strategy into  reality
• The ability to work in a leadership team in a successful and dynamic school
• Excellent organizational, administrative and ICT skills
• Experience of teaching GCSE and A level Physics
• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Experience of leading and collaborating with colleagues
• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
• A dynamic leader and effective manager
• High levels of personal and professional integrity and an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Positive rapport with pupils and personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• A passion for Physics

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following:    https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1424614?cid=1567

Closing Date: Interviews may be held on an ad hoc basis, so please submit your application asap. The final deadline will be 8:00 am, 5 November 2018.

Interviews to be held week commencing: 12 November 2018 

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