Head of Physics

St Ambrose College is seeking to appoint a full time Head of Physics to lead our Physics department. The physics department is part of our successful science faculty. The successful candidate must be willing to support and engage with St Ambrose College’s vision of providing an outstanding Catholic education, as recognised in our denominational inspection, and this includes participating fully in the extra-curricular opportunities afforded to our students.  

We were judged as Good by Ofsted in February 2020 and Outstanding in our denominational inspection in December 2021. 

The post holder will be an outstanding teacher, ensure the highest possible outcomes for students and develop in students a love of physics. You will possess exceptional teaching qualities, drive, commitment, ambition and the ability to motivate both students and staff and unlock the potential of all. 

Applicants must complete the application form which is available on our college website, vacancies page.

https://www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

Please also include a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, with a minimum font size of Arial 11, referring to the person specification and job description/responsibilities

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th October 9am

Interviews will take place w/c 14th October

Please send completed applications to recruitment@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk.

Applicants also need to complete a Recruitment Monitoring Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form.

The school is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are also a multi-ethnic school and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates who are under-represented in our staff population compared to our pupil population.

Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

We are committed to ensuring that our employees work in an environment that is inclusive, supportive and respectful. Staff have the opportunity to work with engaged and motivated learners with the ethos of Blessed Edmund Rice at its heart.

St Ambrose College is a well-ordered caring community where self-discipline is emphasised and students are enabled to take responsibility for their own actions following a reasoned set of Christian values and principles. 

The state of the art building located in Hale Barns opposite Hale Croft Park sits within idyllic grounds with secure free parking available on-site for staff. The college boasts exceptional sporting facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts and 4-G rugby/football pitches. Hale Barns village is within close proximity of the college which includes a supermarket, post office and a number of eateries

Throughout each academic year staff have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational, spiritual and recreational trips, which have previously included visiting America, Austria, Australia, Barcelona, Belgium, France, Indonesia and South Africa. We also engage in a number of charitable events to support our local community. Frequent opportunities are available for staff to develop their own faith.

New staff are welcomed to St Ambrose College with an outstanding induction programme. 

The Staff Association organises a number of staff events to promote positive working relationships and wellbeing. Staff enjoy the benefit of a generous and flexible Leave of Absence policy. Health professions visit the college annually to administer Flu vaccinations which are offered to staff free of charge.

Staff work together and value the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of students in a positive and vibrate environment that promotes respect for the whole community.

“Staff speak passionately about how privileged they feel to work at the college and the

pleasure they get teaching the pupils, but also working with them in the many extracurricular activities that they offer outside of lessons.”

(Denominational inspection 2021)

“Relationships across the college, at all levels, are exceptionally positive and respectful”

(Denominational inspection 2021)

“Newly appointed staff embrace the distinctive Edmund Rice ethos, helped by the example of staff who have been at the college for many years. The induction programme is delivered by the chaplain and the leadership team and the feedback for this is overwhelmingly positive.”

(Denominational inspection 2021)

“Staff are very supportive of leaders. They believe that leaders are considerate of their workload. They feel valued.”

(Ofsted 2020)