Head of Physics

Bentley Wood High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Wood High School is seeking an enthusiastic Head of Physics who will lead the department to deliver ambitious outcomes for all students. The role focuses on high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral inclusion within a supportive school community.

The post requires strong leadership, commitment to safeguarding and a proven track record of improving student achievement in Physics and across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills in a school setting.
• Commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Outstanding professional practice and role modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to secure high quality teaching and learning.
• Evaluate effectiveness of teaching, learning and curriculum against targets.
• Lead, guide and motivate Physics staff and manage department resources.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Inclusion strategies

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Physics who is passionate about teaching and learning and is dedicated to achieving excellence for all.

Leaders across the school play a crucial role in planning a curriculum that is ambitious for students of all abilities. The impact is that all groups of students, including those with SEND, achieve their best. Middle and senior leaders also play a significant role in contributing to whole school improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to take additional responsibility for Physics. You should already have demonstrated excellent leadership and management skills, be committed to inclusion and the well-being of every child and be an outstanding role model in your own professional practice.

Candidates must provide leadership and direction for the department and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet school and subject aims and objectives. To provide professional leadership to secure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, improving standards of achievement for all students, and the promotion of students’ personal development and well-being.

The Head of Physics will play a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating teachers of the subject, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, the subject curriculum and progress towards targets for students and staff in order to inform future priorities for the subject. The policy and practice of monitoring within a department provides the information for evaluation and action. The Head of Physics identifies needs in the department and recognises that these needs must be considered in relation to the overall needs of the school. It is also important they understand how their role contributes to school priorities and to the overall education and achievement of all students.

Throughout their work, they will ensure that practices improve the quality of education provided, meet the needs and aspirations of all students and help to continue to raise standards of achievement in the school.

What we offer:

An outstanding track record at GCSE, BTEC and A level

An inclusive school underpinned by our CARE values

Students who actively engage in lessons and have excellent attitudes to learning

Extensive professional development. We are the lead school for the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and work closely with other High Schools and Colleges in Harrow

Staff wellbeing activities each week, e.g. mindfulness along with staff sports and clubs

One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing an exceptional learning environment

We continue to celebrate hugely successful GCSE and A Level results. The hard work of the students and staff alike has led to these great GCSE achievements:

• 32% of all GCSE grades were the highest levels of 9-7 compared to 22% nationally
• 61% of all students achieved 9-5 including English and Maths
• 92% achieving EBacc
• 26% of A Level grades resulted in an A or A* grade and 100% of Health & Social Care students achieved D*- D enabling many students to secure a place into their first-choice universities and degree apprenticeships.

Tours of the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a tour and do visit our school website and prospectus to find out more about the school and the role.

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 - Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form. The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken prior to appointment including digital screening. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and all staff have safeguarding responsibilities.