Head of Physics
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Competitive package with strong leadership expectations in a supportive educational setting.
- Opportunity to lead a committed physics department
- Potential for diverse teaching across age groups
- Focus on innovation in education and resource availability
Pros
- Position to lead a well-funded and equipped department
- Opportunity for teaching across a range of levels, including iGCSE and A-Level
- Support for staff development and opportunities for innovation
Cons
- Requires robust leadership skills and teaching experience
- Expectations for enhanced performance in student outcomes
- Potential challenges in balancing curriculum demands
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • On-site in an educational institution
Good fit
- Proficient physics educators with leadership ambitions
- Educators who want to impact student performance positively
- Individuals ready to embrace a diverse academic environment
Not recommended for
- New teachers lacking experience in education leadership
- Candidates unwilling to adapt to diverse student needs
- Those avoiding challenges related to academic improvement
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Head of Physics
Date: From September 2018
Salary: The Abbey School follows the National Teachers’ Salary Scale up to Upper Pay
Scale 3, with an additional Abbey Allowance.
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher of Physics to join and lead a successful and committed department. The successful candidate will have high academic and professional standards and be committed to building on the strength of this popular subject throughout the School. She/he will have the experience or the potential to be a capable and energising leader and will manage the delivery of an appropriate Physics curriculum which is challenging, differentiated and well resourced. The Head of Physics should expect to teach the subject throughout the school from Year 7 up to and including iGCSE, A Level and/or International Baccalaureate and Oxbridge preparation.
To find out more about our lively and well resourced school and for a full job description and an application form, please visit our website: www.theabbey.co.uk. Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 5th February
Interviews: Wednesday 21st February
For enquires please contact: recruitment@theabbey.co.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
