Head of Physics

West Lakes Academy

Head of Physics

£38568

West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumbria

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5655fdcfa7e946a1bfc6b8ab6913fdf5

Full Job Description

PERMANENT POST

1.0FTE

MPS/UPS

TLR 2A - £3,214.00

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Physics

  • Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range

  • Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students

  • Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements

  • Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations

  • Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!

  • Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others' teaching

  • Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs

  • Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom

  • Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people


  • Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

  • Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Physics

  • Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range

  • Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students

  • Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements

  • Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations

  • Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!

  • Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others' teaching

  • Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs

  • Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom

  • Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people