Lead Teacher of Physics
Rooks Heath School
Harrow
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2A (Subject Lead) for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2025
Job overview
LEAD TEACHER OF PHYSICS
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2A (Subject Lead) for the right candidate
Posted: Friday 20th December 2024
Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025, 9am
Job Starts: ASAP
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 13th January 2025
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science who specialises in Physics to join a successful and supportive team in a well-established department. This post provides an excellent opportunity for a Physics specialist to develop their career. The teacher appointed will be required to teach A Level Physics as well as Science across KS3 and KS4, and all ability ranges.
The successful applicant will play an integral role in contributing to the success of students’ outcomes at KS3, KS4 & KS5. They will be encouraged to enhance the popularity of Physics, especially among girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They will have the ability to plan and monitor effective programmes of study for Physics A Level as well as prepare students to study Physics and related subjects further at university.
The Science Department is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly and positive environment. We offer an excellent induction and support programme for new teachers.
Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Excellent transport links
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free loans for relocation costs
- Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contribution to Flu Jabs annually
- Contribution to standard eye care tests
- Employee referral scheme
Rooks Heath School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service.
Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and potential for career progression.
If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining the team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website: www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. Please send completed applications to recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Please use this email address if you wish to contact one of the HR team for an application pack to be sent out or if you have any questions related to this post. Alternatively, please call 020 8422 4675 and ask for a member of the HR department.
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About Rooks Heath School
Rooks Heath School is dedicated to the education of generations of students, and we ensure that every child's needs are met. There is an equal focus on the development of the whole child, alongside ensuring that they fulfil their academic potential. We believe that every member of the Rooks Heath community should ‘strive to be their best’.
Students at Rooks Heath make excellent progress and achieve good examination results in both GCSE and vocational qualifications. We are passionate about having a culture of high aspiration at and beyond the school. It is highly important that every student gains a taste of academic and personal success throughout their time at Rooks Heath no matter their starting point. The families that join us have the same passion and commitment to the seven-year journey with us, and we work together to guarantee this. Once students have their education, no-one can take this away from them.
We hope you will want to apply for a position with us. Here are a few of the benefits we can offer:
- A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
- A wide range of CPD available
- Excellent public transport links
- Competitive Outer London pay scales
- Access to the 'cycle to work' scheme
- Local shops within walking distance
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