Head of Physics
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to opportunity to lead a crucial STEM subject and foster student interest in physics.
- Lead role in a critical STEM discipline
- Opportunities to influence student interest in physics
- Supportive teaching environment with professional growth
Pros
- Leadership role in a vital academic field
- Supportive environment with collaboration potential
- Ability to significantly impact student learning
Cons
- Requires previous leadership experience in science education
- Potential challenges in curriculum innovation
- Limited salary details provided
Who it's for
Mid-career to Senior • Full-time
Good fit
- Seasoned physics educators ready for a leadership role
- Innovative teachers passionate about science education
- Candidates looking to engage students in practical learning
Not recommended for
- New teachers lacking physics experience
- Candidates unwilling to embrace leadership opportunities
- Those seeking part-time or remote work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Head of Physics
From Easter 2018
MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
Noel Baker Academy is an aspiring school with highly supportive staff committed to providing the best education possible for our students. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Physics. The ideal candidate will have up to date subject knowledge and a track record of success in maximising student progress.
At Noel Baker, we are determined to provide a practical, engaging and rigorous Physics curriculum that both enthuses students and enables them to pursue the subject to the full extent of their ability. As a school, we pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a culture of collaboration and teamwork that creates a lively and stimulating working environment.
Noel-Baker converted to academy status as part of L.E.A.D Academy Trust on 1st February 2017.The school is now part of an Academy Trust, which was recently named by Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, as a "high performer" and was listed among the seven strong performing multi-academy trusts in the HMCI October commentary report; stating that it should be used as an example to others.
The new direction of the academy was further enforced by the school successfully appointing a new substantive Headteacher for September. This is an exciting and challenging time for Noel-Baker’s future development and the academy is on a journey of securing improvement and raising standards across all areas.
The school has also been extensively transformed through the ‘building schools for the future’ programme with a new £34 million school that completed in September 2012 offering state of the art teaching and learning facilities.
If you would like to be part of Noel Baker’s exciting journey ahead then we will be delighted to hear from you. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school in advance of submitting their application to meet with the Headteacher and tour the school.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please contact Mandeep Sokhi at Hays Education on:
T: 0116 253 2389 / 07568 103 581
Closing date: Monday 8th January 2018 at 3.00pm
Please note strong applications will be considered on receipt.
