Head of Physics
Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS Outer London
Additional allowances
TLR2b £5,882
What skills and experience we're looking for
We seek to appoint a motivated, committed and well-qualified Head of Physics. This is an exciting opportunity to join our largest and one of the school’s most successful departments. Students achieve highly and are incredibly enthusiastic about the field of science resulting in a significant number continuing to study at least one science subject at A-level. STEM subjects are an integral part of the curriculum and we are relentless in providing exciting STEM based learning opportunities in lessons and the wider curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:
a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
regular CPD sessions
Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities
Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme
Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term
Free onsite gym
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual flu immunisation
Protected PPA time (Teaching Staff)
situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.
easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
staff travel card loans
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer interview.
Applying for the job
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About Orleans Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orleans Park School website
- Email address
- recruitment@orleanspark.school
Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.
Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans
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