Head of Physics

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Physics teacher to lead our Physics provision. Our Science Department thrives on the notions of inclusion, creativity and enthusiasm for the subject. We deliver a broad curriculum building science skills through the teaching. The Science team is led by a Head of Science and each curriculum area has its own subject specialist lead, as such the post holder will receive support from a highly experienced subject leader, whilst having the autonomy to continue to develop and expand the Physics provision in the school.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the Physics curriculum and how this can be taught in an inspiring way to maximise exam success, whilst developing a love for the subject and an engagement with all of the subjects within the discipline. We are looking for someone who can spark students’ passion for the subject, and to help students to lead successful future lives. They should also be able to evidence a proven track record of high impact in teaching, learning and curriculum excellence, to support strong outcomes and learning experiences. The ability to extend students’ engagement beyond the school day, through extra-curricular would be an advantage. 

The department attained strong results last summer, in both combined and triple science GCSE and also in all 3 A level subjects, we have also introduced Btec level 3 Forensic Science to the Sixth Form curriculum from September 2020 which has increased the opportunities for continued excellent results.  

Our ideal candidate will display:

• A passion for teaching Physics with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations.

• Experience in teaching classroom Physics at Key Stages 3-5 with a good curriculum knowledge and understanding of GCSE and A-Level Physics requirements. 

• Experience of using data to push students to (and beyond) their targets.

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

In the competitive world of educational recruitment, it is important for teaching staff and support staff alike to consider whether there is a natural fit between their personal values and those of the organisation they are anticipating joining, whatever stage of their career they join us. 

A significant reward of working within one of our Trust schools is that you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented, engaged and motivated students and staff in the country. Our common values of respect, integrity, determination, equality of opportunity and self-management instil in our students a strong work ethic and our supportive culture provides what many of our existing staff describe as a ‘family feel’ within our MAT. 

As well as offering you a competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme, there are also many additional benefits of working within one of our Trust schools, some of which are summarised below:

• A supportive and collegiate staffing team 

• A strategic programme of personalised CPD is offered, to help you plan your future career 

• As a Trust with both selective and non-selective schools, staff secondment opportunities are available

• Access to a range of career enhancing qualifications including National Professional Qualifications (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL), as well as industry specific qualifications e.g. AAT; BIFM and Masters degrees

• Staff social events

• Staff enrichment opportunities e.g. Art classes, Book Club and Sporting activities

• Opportunities to participate in a varied programme of school trips, including visits to Thailand, Spain, Winter Sports in the USA etc.

• A policy of promoting from within (where possible).

• Access to coaching and mentoring and an assortment of intra school and Trust to Trust collaborative opportunities via our Teaching School Alliance NWKTSA

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am 18 October 2021 with interviews expected to take place on 21 October 2021.   

Please complete the application form which can be downloaded from the School’s website     (www.wgsg.co.uk ) and provide a supporting statement (on no more than two sides of A4).   Your supporting statement should include how you meet the criteria in the person specification and how your skills and experience to date make you an ideal candidate for this post. 

Applicants are invited to contact the school to discuss the role informally with David Marchant, Deputy Headteacher, or to arrange a visit to our school prior to application.  Please contact Michelle Bexley on 01322 226351 to arrange this.

Please note we will assess applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close the application process early.