Are you an exceptional Physics teacher with the drive and vision to lead a thriving department? We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to take on the role of Head of Department - Physics and inspire our students to reach their full potential. Our Science department is a true success story, renowned for its outstanding results and dedication to delivering an exceptional learning experience. With a suite of 13 state-of-the-art laboratories, recently refurbished to the highest standard, we are proud to offer our students an environment where innovation and curiosity thrive. Physics is hugely popular at our school, with around 70% of students studying for the Triple Science Award. In Year 12, we offer three A-level sets in each of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ensuring that our students receive the depth and breadth of teaching they need to succeed. If you're ready to lead a highly motivated team and take our Physics department to new heights, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make an impact in a school where academic excellence and student development are at the heart of everything we do. This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience and TLR. Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive 100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply. Working with us at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical school Sir Joseph Williamson s Mathematical School was founded in 1701 in order to provide an education to young men who would go on to work at the famous Chatham Dockyard. More than 300 years later we still pride ourselves on providing a superb academic education alongside an unparalleled range of opportunities for personal growth and character development. Awarded outstanding in our last Ofsted, the comment that stands out to us is, students thrive within its distinctive ethos, enabling them to succeed academically and to develop into confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared extremely well for their future lives. In 2012 the School became one of the first 100 National Teaching Schools and in 2021 was successful in converting this into becoming one of the first 35 National Teaching School Hubs. Alongside our work as a National Support School, our position in Leigh Academies Trust and as the lead school in the Kent and Medway Maths Hub the school is in unrivalled position to offer superb support and training to any new member of staff, regardless of their role, or their experience. Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School. Being part of Leigh Academies Trust As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be Outstanding which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three clusters of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation. Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one. Our commitment to safeguarding : Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Our commitment to equality and diversity : As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds. Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Not quite the opportunity for you, but would like to stay in touch? Join our Talent Network by clicking here .