Head of Physics

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

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St. Dominic’s is an equal opportunities employer.