Subject Leader of Physics required for September 2025
Qualified Teachers’ Pay Spine Outer London Allowance plus 2a £8276
We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher and Subject Leader of Physics to contribute significantly to the sustained success of our excellent Science department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an 11-18 Roman Catholic Girls’ School who was deemed ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 areas by Ofsted in October 2024.
The Science Department is a strong and innovative department achieving excellent results, both at KS4 and KS5. Physics is a popular and successful A-Level option in the school Sixth Form with many pupils going on to study Physics related courses post-18.
The Science Department has well resourced physics equipment, technician support and excellent access to IT facilities.
We are a thriving and happy school community with a strong family ethos and an excellent reputation leading to heavy oversubscription.
Students’ behaviour at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School is exemplary and parental support is outstanding, providing an excellent environment to develop your career further among our reflective and supportive staff.
The School is a short walk from Upminster town centre and station where Overground (C2C) and Underground (District Line) services are available; the School is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13. The locality is also well served by frequent bus services.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic teacher of Physics
- Be able to lead a team of physics staff
- Be able to teach across all three key stages
- Be passionate about their subject and committed to improving teaching and learning
- Have strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure
In return, we offer:
● The chance to work in a hard-working, high attaining and experienced department
● Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
● A supportive and friendly environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
● Opportunities for future leadership responsibilities, with career development opportunities in place
For more information about the post or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Head of Science, Mr Austin, on 01708 222660. You can also visit our website to find out more about the school.
Applications for this post will be accepted via QuickApply.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references and online checks.
The online search is part of the school’s safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people.
We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Closing date for applications – Friday 25th April at 10am