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  • Job start date

    1 January 2021

  • Closing date

    5 October 2020 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 September 2020

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,491) + TLR 2 (£4,656)

Additional allowances

TLR 2 (£4,656)

Head of Physics job summary

Head of Physics
Salary: MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,491) + TLR 2 (£4,656)
Contract: Full Time (Permanent)
Required for: January 2021

Are you a dynamic and ambitious physicist looking to lead a successful department? Are you looking for a school with outstanding CPD and development opportunities to support you in taking the next step in your career?

We offer:

• an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
• purpose built and well-resourced Science Labs with dedicated technician support;
• high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke 3 year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
• an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.

For further insight into the Science Department and Kennet School please view the attachments directly below this advert:

‘What we believe – A letter from our Headteacher’

‘Kennet School Benefits’ (Currently Applicant Info Pack)

Letter from the Head of Science


We would like you to be:
• experienced in teaching Physics up to A Level;
• an aspiring Head of Science who is ambitious for further career development;
• creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• Willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• Hard-working with excellent organisational skills.

How to Apply

• Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below to complete the application form.

The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Chris Ellison, Deputy Headteacher for more information (cellison@kennetschool.co.uk).

Deadline & Interview Dates

Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 5 October and candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after.

Additional Information

Kennet School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including being subject to a full DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Kennet School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1877 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.

Arranging a visit to Kennet School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetschool.co.uk.

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