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Head of Physics

Head of Physics

Tes Schools Recruitment

Sheffield

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive plus benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
23 February 2025

Job overview

They are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and well-qualified leader to be the Head of their thriving Physics Department from September 2025.

As a core subject, Physics is a fundamental part of their curriculum and is a popular choice at A Level.

They expect the successful candidate to have already gained experience of leadership in some context.

It is important that they are able to teach across all three key stages and are experienced in teaching Physics to A level.

Candidates will have the experience, energy, enthusiasm and vision to play a key role in the strategic leadership of Physics across all key stages at their school.

You will possess a good degree in your subject area and will hold qualified teacher status.

Benefits:

As part of the Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, they can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at the Trust schools
  • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 24 February 2025 and interviews will take place during the week commencing 03 March 2025.

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, online searches and the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ID2167208 job id in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.

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