Lead Physics Practitioner: Elevate GCSE & A-Level

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a progressive Reading secondary academy in appointing a Lead Practitioner of Physics to elevate teaching standards, manage practical assessments, and boost A-Level results. The role blends classroom leadership with strategic STEM pedagogy and staff coaching, reporting to the Head of Science.

Start January, full-time and permanent, located in Reading, with the Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5). The department focuses on KS4 and KS5 under AQA/OCR Physics schemes.

Qualifications

• QTS with an honours degree in Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record of outstanding GCSE and A-Level results.
• Experience in peer coaching, staff development, or subject leadership.
• Deep practical laboratory capability and CLEAPSS safety knowledge.
• Active DBS Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary classroom practice across Key Stage 4 and 5 (GCSE and A-Level).
• Lead whole-faculty coaching and peer observations on scientific inquiry.
• Audit physics schemes of work, required practical frameworks, and CLEAPSS safety logs.
• Analyse assessment metrics to design targeted revision programs.
• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for university entrance tests (PAT / ENGAA / Oxbridge).
• Mentor early-career science teachers to build confidence in physics.

Skills

Staff coaching

Curriculum leadership

Pedagogy excellence

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Honours degree in Physics/Engineering or related

Tools

CLEAPSS knowledge

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a progressive Reading secondary academy in appointing a Lead Practitioner of Physics to elevate teaching standards, manage practical assessments, and boost A-Level results. The role blends classroom leadership with strategic STEM pedagogy and staff coaching, reporting to the Head of Science.

Start January, full-time and permanent, located in Reading, with the Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5). The department focuses on KS4 and KS5 under AQA/OCR Physics schemes.