Subject Leader of Physics
Pay Scale: Sixth Form Colleges Association Pay Spine
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Working Pattern: Full time
Actual Salary: £32,178 - £49,725 plus additional RA £4,878 plus new starter incentive £2,500 for an
exceptional candidate
Interview Date: Week commencing 10th March 2025
Start Date: 21st August 2025
Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) opened in 2010 to address the significant underachievement in A Level performance in the borough. Since then, it has raised achievement in the area dramatically and is recognised nationally as a centre of excellence. The college is rated Ofsted Outstanding and is consistently ranked as one of the highest-performing colleges in the country according to the DfE's performance tables and national achievement rate tables .
RSFC currently delivers AQA A Level Physics to approximately 150 students. The Physics department has a dedicated suite of teaching rooms which are well resourced and there is a study area adjacent to the staff resource base which is well used by the teachers and students.
As Subject Leader of Physics, you will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum, drive continued excellence in student outcomes, and lead a team of enthusiastic and talented teachers. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with high expectations who is passionate about physics education and fostering a love for the subject. At RSFC, we create an inclusive curriculum, ensuring Physics is accessible to learners of all abilities while providing opportunities to increase social mobility and broaden cultural capital .
We are seeking a passionate and ambitious leader to inspire students and drive the continued development of this thriving department. If you’re excited to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Application Pack .
To apply for this position please download the Altus Education Partnership application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@altusep.com no later than 12.00pm on Monday 3rd March 2025.
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Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure .
In accordance with the recommendations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with Altus Education Partnership who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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