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Teacher of Physics (opportunity for Deputy Head of Department)

Reference: SCCG2932 | Closing Date: 18/09/2025 | Interview Date: 29/09/2025

Salary: £27,238 - £45,109.Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physics teacher, with a proven track record of academic success and achievement, to undertake the role of Deputy Head of Department (DHoD) at Pendleton Sixth Form College.

You will promote the highest levels of achievement for all students through the delivery of inspirational teaching and learning and work with your science team to develop and monitor the curriculum to maximise the achievement of all students.

You will be one of two DHoDs in the STEM department, comprising of A-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science. Many of our teachers are also examiners and some have worked in the STEM industry prior to teaching, bringing their knowledge to the classroom.

Enrichment is a key strength in the department with trips to CERN, and visiting speakers including Oxford University lecturers. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Lindsey Abbott (lindsey.abbott@salfordcc.ac.uk)

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

https://www.salfordcc.ac.uk/careers/teacher-of-physics-opportunity-for-deputy-head-of-department/

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.