Head of Physics

Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650-£49,084) plus TLR (£5,647). Competitive salary for the Berkshire Area 

Contract: Part-time (Permanent) / Full-time (Permanent) 

Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview. 

Required for: September 2025 

Are you a dynamic and ambitious physicist looking to lead a successful department? Are you looking for a school with outstanding CPD and development opportunities to support you in taking the next step in your career? 

We offer: 

• a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes); 
• an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers; 
• outstanding facilities and resources; 
• high quality research-based professional development; 
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee; 
• Strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions; 
• a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours; 
• the opportunity to be part of an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ School which believes ‘better never stops’. 

For further insight into this role and Kennet School, please download the application pack. 

We would like you to be: 

• experienced in teaching Physics up to A Level; 
• an aspiring Head of Science, who is ambitious for further career development; 
• creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject; 
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school; 
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom; 
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills. 

How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk. 

The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mr G Clegg, Deputy Headteacher for more information. 

Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2025 (9am). Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after. We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline in exceptional cases, so we encourage early applications. 

Interview Date: TBC 

Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and, in line with KCSIE 2023, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.