Subject Leader, Physics

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is seeking to appoint to the permanent post of Subject Leader, Physics. The successful candidate will be a passionate, self-motivated, and considerate professional with a proven track record of achieving academic excellence, delivering fantastic pastoral care, as well as the potential to lead a brilliant Physics team!

Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is a mixed, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with a tradition of academic excellence. The school is a strong Christian community.

We are an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where “we aim for all members of our Christian community to flourish spiritually, academically and personally so that they can live life in all its fullness”.  We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Start date: January 2025 (preferably) or Easter 2025

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 25 October 2025

Please see the applicant information pack for full details.

We can offer:

• A school with a distinctive Christian mission, ethos and strong traditions, dating back to 1864
• The opportunity to work in a school graded as outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Church school inspection)
• A highly achieving 11-18 school with consistently excellent results at GCSE and A Level
• Fantastic pupils who are hardworking, enthusiastic and impeccably behaved so that you can focus on your core purpose – teaching
• Supportive and aspirational parents
• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents.
• An environment where teacher workload and well-being is taken seriously
• A sensible feedback policy which encourages the use of whole class feedback
• Excellent schemes of learning and resources, as well as a staff team who are keen to share ideas, resources and best practice
• No graded lesson observations – feedback is formative and developmental
• The opportunity to contribute to outstanding teacher training as part of the Ripley TSA SCITT
• The opportunity to teach A Level in our large and expanding Sixth Form
• Excellent teaching resources and facilities, from the Grade 2* listed Chapel to brand new buildings and facilities
• Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track

Career development recruitment incentives:

• A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, exciting career opportunities and individual teaching and leadership coaching
• Access through the Teaching School to a range of middle and senior leadership programmes

The school was last visited by Ofsted in December 2022 and we are delighted to report that, once again, we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. Ofsted recognised what a special place Ripley is, the quality of education and pastoral care our pupils receive and how well behaved our pupils are, in addition to many other things.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. In line with our safeguarding policies we are unable to accept CVs.

Along with your application form, please also provide a letter (of no more than 2 sides, using Tahoma 11 font) outlining your experience relative to the job description and person specification.