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Subject Leader - Physics (September 2023 Start)

Subject Leader - Physics (September 2023 Start)

The Kingston Academy

Kingston upon Thames

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS Outer London + TLR2b (£5,125)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
6 February 2023

Job overview

The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated Physics Specialist with a strong command of their subject and who is ready to lead Physics within our Science Team.

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role: 

  • Passionate about their subject and willing and able to teach across all sciences at KS3 and lead/teach Physics at all Key Stages. A keenness to shape and deliver a coherent, high quality Physics curriculum;  
  • Willingness to develop and improve teaching and learning resources and professional development to support the delivery of excellent Physics teaching by all members of the science department; 
  • A strong classroom practitioner, with the ability to engage pupils; 
  • A proven track record of achieving strong results in delivering the GCSE Physics programme and A level Physics through support and development of the Physics teaching team; 
  • Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.


Application Process

Applicants are required to visit the website where they are able to submit their application using our recruitment portal.


Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include: 

  • Teaching an observed lesson to a full class of pupils; 
  • Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session; 
  • Interview/presentation with Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher and Head of Science.


Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

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About The Kingston Academy

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+44 20 8465 6200

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The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames. 

The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston.   The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.

The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.  

The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.


Headteacher 

Ms. Sophie Cavanagh 

Values and vision

The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). 

The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.

'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018

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