Teacher of Physics

Kew House School was established in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London –academically demanding but with a forward-thinking approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum, the shape of the school day, and recognition of creativity and talent. It is an extraordinary school, and we pride ourselves on the support and care we extend to our 600 pupils.

Kew House School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, confident, and enthusiastic individual to join our Physics Department in this co-educational Secondary School in West London.

Science has a role of great importance within the curriculum. The faculty is exceptionally well equipped with six dedicated laboratories and a prep room. All labs are well provided with resources to ensure the delivery of a dynamic and exhilarating curriculum for our students, where practical investigation is placed at the heart of teaching and learning in order to engage and inspire our students as your scientists. The Physics Department is thriving, with excellent results, a high uptake at A-Level and several students each year going on to study Physics and related disciplines at university.

All year groups study 4.5 hours of Science per week as 3-hour sessions in Year 7 and Sixth Form, and 1.5-hour sessions with specialist teaching in other years, to allow a great scope for experimentation and extension activities. AQA Triple Science is offered for the more able students in KS4 (Years 9-11) and is supported through additional extension sessions. Trips and visits play a large part in the students’ experience of science.

The post holder will have the opportunity to help in the growth and development of the subject. The candidate must demonstrate the potential to be an outstanding teacher with the experience of teaching all science subjects to KS3; the ability to teach across a range of science disciplines at GCSE; and to teach courses at KS5.

Requirements for the position

We are seeking a hardworking, organised, and friendly team player to join the department.

The successful candidate should have:

• A good degree in an appropriate subject and a recognised teaching qualification

• Experience of, or the ability to, teach Physics at A-Level and GCSE. The ability to offer another science at GCSE is advantageous but not essential

• The ability to offer all science disciplines at KS3

• Experience in the development of outstanding resources, lesson sequences and schemes of work for new courses as the Science curriculum continues to evolve

• Commitment to, and experience of, using a range of teaching styles and methods including ICT (classrooms are equipped with IWB / digitalprojectors)

• Willingness to offer extra support through subject clinics and revision classes when necessary to guarantee the progress of students

• Willingness to participate in the wider co-curricular life of the school showing commitment to the ethos of the school and flexibility in achieving its aims

• Willingness to work as a team and to collaborate with colleagues 

The duties outlined in this job description are non-exhaustive.

Applying for the role

All appointments are made in accordance with our equal opportunities policy and applicants should let us know of any special needs they may have.

Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess the suitability of the candidate to work with our children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record (DBS) check.

The school operates its own pay scales which are consistent with national teacher pay scales and will offer salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

To apply, please submit a completed ‘Support Staff Application Form’ together with a supporting letter of application and details of two referees. References may be taken prior to interview. Candidates must provide original documents as proof of identity at interview.

Completed applications should be emailed to our Office Manager at recruitment@kewhouseschool.com

Immediate applications are welcome and will be considered on receipt. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email and invited to attend an interview by arrangement.

Closing date: Monday 29th November 2021