Head of Physics
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridge
- £49,614 - £56,684 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary includes a £3,426 Management Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2026
Job overview
Abbey College Cambridge (ACC) is an independent international boarding sixth-form college, providing A Level and foundation programmes to students from across the world. The College is defined by the intimacy of its academic community, the diversity of its student body, and the quality of teaching and pastoral support it offers within a distinctive Cambridge setting.
As an ISI-inspected institution, Abbey College Cambridge holds itself to high standards of educational quality, professional practice, and student welfare. The College is a member of the British Boarding Schools Association (BSA) and is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, outcomes, and community wellbeing.
Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:
· Leading the Physics Department
· Facilitating the college’s goal of high student academic achievement
· Leading appraisals and reviews, and taking part in training and development
· Delivering high quality lessons
· Informing parents about student progress
· Engaging in the college’s pastoral care for all students in the college
Please refer to attached the Job Description for full details about the post
Part time applications for a minimum of 30hpw will be considered.
Qualifications and Experience
You will hold qualified teacher status or equivalent, have a track record of outstanding teaching, have suitable subject knowledge and the ability to demonstrate a commitment to Every Child Matters, Safeguarding, pastoral care and promotion of high standards of positive behaviour.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free Lunch, Tea and Coffee
Entitlement to the Blue Light Discount Scheme
25% off Nuffield Health gym and wellbeing membership
Family friendly policies, including enhance maternity and paternity pay.
Small class sizes (Classes average 10 students, with a maximum class size of 14)
Extended School Holidays
Employee assistance programme
Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
Discounted school fees
Regular social events
Season Ticket Loans
Eye Care
Gym Scheme
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to discount schemes
Secure Bike storage
Free Parking
Safeguarding
ACC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACC you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to Apply
Please read our Job Description / Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position. Please include a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.
Attached documents
About Abbey College Cambridge
- Abbey College Cambridge
- Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EB
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.
During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.
Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.
We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.
We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Free lunch for staff
- Employee assistance programme
- Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
- Discounted school fees
- Regular social events
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and neonatal care pay
- Smaller class sizes
- Free onsite parking
- Additional time off during Christmas period
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge
Abbey DLD Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
• A copy of out Equal Opportunity Policy can be accessed by clicking on the General details attachment
• Please click the link attachment below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders
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