Head of Physics - MPS/UPS & TLR 2b (£5,094)

St Thomas More Catholic Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR 2b (£5,094)

MPS/UPS salary scale

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent invites applications for Head of Physics, to start 1 January 2027. The post offers leadership of the Physics department with MPS/UPS pay scale and a TLR 2b responsibility (£5,094).

The successful candidate will drive the delivery of Physics across Key Stages 3–5, with A-level content a key element of the post-16 curriculum. We are looking for an ambitious, charismatic leader with a proven track record of departmental development, high

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Physics curriculum across Key Stages 3–5, including A-level content.
• Strong track record of improving examination outcomes and student engagement.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physics department and drive القي curriculum development and assessment across key stages.
• Oversee delivery of Physics at GCSE/A-level, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
• Lead strategic improvement, safeguarding, and contribution to whole-school development.

Job description

Head of Physics

MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,094)

Start date: 1 January 2027

Required from January 2027, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious, charismatic leader with a proven track record at all examination levels. We are looking for a candidate with flair, imagination and drive to lead this department forward to new heights. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate who has relevant experience in the delivery of Physics throughout the curriculum. A-level Physics is a key part of our post-16 curriculum offer.

St Thomas More Catholic Academy is an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with 1170 students on roll and an excellent reputation across the local community.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Miss R Swansbury at [e-mail].

Please see the attached full information.

Closing Date - Monday 19 October 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2026

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.

STM Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent Duty.