Curriculum Lead Physics

Full-time, permanent, starting September 2026

Salary Details – Main Scale/UPS plus TLR2b

Hours of work – 32.5 per week

Penketh High School is seeking to appoint a permanent, full time Curriculum Leader for Physics from September 2026. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director for Learning for Science, taking strategic responsibility for the Physics curriculum across both Key Stage 3 and 4. We are looking for a dedicated, evidence informed and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about their subject and their ongoing professional development.

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community school determined to provide their outstanding young people with the best possible educational experience and a foundation for lifelong success. The school holds the highest of expectations of pupils, underpinning a climate for learning that facilitates academic progress. The broader personal development and enrichment curriculum extends pupil learning beyond the classroom and supports pupils to develop a skillset that compliments their academic progress. Our evidence informed approach ensures that staff benefit from to a comprehensive professional development programme.

Penketh High School is a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Join The Challenge Academy Trust and be part of a supportive community that values deep connections with students, parents, and staff. Thrive in a role where teamwork, professional growth, and job satisfaction are paramount, and enjoy the flexibility and diversity of our engaging activities. Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of students.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation.  We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

How to Apply:

To apply please visit our website – https://www.penkethhigh.org/

Completed forms should be returned to hr@penkethhigh.org by the closing date of the 18 February 2026 at 3.00pm

Interviews to take place w/c 23rd February 2026