What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Physics for September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent post. The ability to teach Physics at both GCSE and A-level is essential. A strong degree in Physics or a related discipline is sought.
The Physics department at WKGS is an experienced and successful team. We are seeking an inspiring individual to lead with energy and creativity, fostering a passion for Physics within our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to developing the department’s exceptional extracurricular offer, which includes successful participation in the UK Space Design Competition, collaboration with The Ogden Trust, and regular primary outreach programmes. These activities are central to our ethos of inspiring students and promoting Physics beyond the classroom.
A completed application form and letter addressing the content of the person specification, no longer than two sides of A4, should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.
We are looking to attract candidates with the qualifications, skills and experience detailed below:
E: Essential D: Desirable
1. Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent in Physics or a related subject (E)
• QTS (secondary phase) (E)
• Further degree or related qualification (D)
2. Experience
• Successful delivery of Physics at Advanced Level (E)
• Experience in leading extracurricular activities (E)
• Leadership experience in a secondary school (E)
• Engagement with outreach programmes and/or competitions (D)
• Experience of managing others’ continued professional development (D)
3. Knowledge and Skills
• Detailed knowledge of curriculum design and implementation (E)
• Ways to inspire students through extracurricular activities and external opportunities (E)
• Ways to assess work over time and monitor this at a department level (E)
• Excellent understanding of best pedagogical practice to ensure ambition and challenge for all (E)
• Use interactive technology to enhance teaching (D)
• An understanding of modern scientific developments and their societal relevance (D)
4. Special Requirements
• A belief in the potential of all students to perform at the highest level (E)
• Empathy with students and colleagues (E)
• Enhanced DBS clearance and identity checks (E)
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school (E)
• Excellent references (E)
• Professional approach to conduct, attendance, and dress (E)
What the school offers its staff
• Greater PPA time than national recommendation
• Deadlines well publicised and staff consulted on the annual calendar
• Reduced data collections to ensure no collections for data’s sake
• Considerate approach to lesson observations, drop-ins and learning walks
• Headteacher ‘Open Door’ Policy at all times
• Opportunities for professional development always considered
• Dedicated classroom wherever possible for teaching staff
• Access for all staff to self-referral Health & Wellbeing Support package
• In-house Wellbeing Manager available to all staff, and Staff Wellbeing Committee that monitors and responds to staff needs.
• A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and child events
• On site car parking available
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Regular social events organised by the Social Committee
Further details about the role
CV's or approaches from agencies are not accepted
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.