Head of Physics

West Derby School is an 11-18, all boys’ school in Liverpool. The school is oversubscribed with appeals for places, and has 1000 on roll including 130 in the Sixth Form.  We have a state of the art building providing a bright and inspirational learning environment with excellent facilities. We have an ethos of achievement and the belief that every student will achieve no matter their background. Supporting this are simple but powerful values of mutual respect, dignity and pride.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Physics. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver all three Sciences up to KS4 and  A Level Physics and Applied Science L3 BTEC at KS5.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities to teach your specialist subject to GCSE and A Level

• Extensive and individualised professional development programme

• A school with outstanding facilities

• An opportunity to change lives through education   

You will be:

•  An excellent teacher of Physics 

• Able to deliver all three Sciences up to KS4 

• Able to deliver A Level Physics and Applied Science L3 BTEC at KS5

• Innovative in your approach to teaching

• Able to achieve excellent examination results for children

• Motivated by a desire to change lives

• A qualified teacher    

For an informal conversation please telephone Mrs Wilkinson, Deputy Head, on 0151 235 1300 or email s.wilkinson@westderbyschool.co.uk 

For an application pack please visit: www.westderbyschool.co.uk

Closing date 12.00 p.m. on Monday 18th March 2019

Interviews will take place later that week

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and they must follow the school’s code of conduct for adults.  The school operates a whistleblowing policy. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.