Head of Physics

Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1.1 £10,174 p.a.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are seeking an outstanding Science teacher with the ability to teach across the Science Curriculum, to take a lead role in our dynamic and successful Science faculty.

The Academy’s strong staff development focus makes this an ideal post for teachers wishing to develop their career. Candidates should be able to respond to the busy and caring atmosphere of this outstanding Academy, be able to promote excellent results, be committed to extracurricular activities and be fully involved in school life.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students in a subject.
• To provide high quality leadership and management for Physics within the Academy.
• To develop effective partnership working with other staff to secure high levels of student progress.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field

• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

Interviews: W/C 18th May 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shireland Collegiate Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1518 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shireland Collegiate Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@shirelandcat.net
• Phone number: 01212811602
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shireland-collegiate-academy

We are an established multi-academy Trust with schools across the Black Country area of the West Midlands.

Arranging a visit to Shireland Collegiate Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shirelandcat.net.

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