Head of Physics — Curriculum Leader & Team Mentor

Academics; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics seeks a Head of Physics for a Secondary School in the Woking area. The role focuses on shaping the physics curriculum for KS3–KS5 and leading a team of dedicated educators. Start date options include October 2026 or January 2027, with a strong emphasis on innovative teaching and collaboration.

The successful candidate will drive instructional excellence, promote inquiry-based learning, and foster a supportive, inclusive environment that engages students and enhances outcomes.

Qualifications

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in Physics, Science Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching physics at secondary or higher education with instructional excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to inspire and motivate a team of educators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with collaboration across colleagues, students and parents.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physics curriculum aligning with national standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of physics educators.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to integrate interdisciplinary approaches.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement.
• Utilise assessment data to evaluate instructional strategies and drive improvements.

Job description

Academics seeks a Head of Physics for a Secondary School in the Woking area. The role focuses on shaping the physics curriculum for KS3–KS5 and leading a team of dedicated educators. Start date options include October 2026 or January 2027, with a strong emphasis on innovative teaching and collaboration.

The successful candidate will drive instructional excellence, promote inquiry-based learning, and foster a supportive, inclusive environment that engages students and enhances outcomes.