Head of Physics
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA59 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Permanent Teacher plus TLR2a £3,527
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048)
Additional allowances
TLR2a (£3527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Head of Physics. The successful candidate will teach Physics across the key stages, including teaching A Level. You will be joining a team of subject specialists, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our College as Head of Physics, a post suited to teachers of Physics with sufficient experience to be able to drive forward the development of the Physics curriculum, as well as pedagogical development, under the leadership of the Head of Science.
The design of our curriculum is clear and is based on the acquisitions of knowledge and skills through effective planning and sequencing. The implementation of our curriculum is simple: effective delivery, effective teaching and effective assessment. We offer the full curriculum entitlement to our students, featuring a three-year Key Stage3/two-year Key Stage 4. We have a comprehensive offer of qualifications, both at Key Stage 4 and 5 and we give teachers the opportunity to teach across all phases.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a state-of-the-art College facility which is equipped with an entirely new IT infrastructure, including touch screens and visualisers in every classroom. We pride ourselves on managing the workload of staff by offering a disruption-free learning environment.
We have fortnightly CPD sessions for all teaching staff, including whole school staff sessions and sessions directed by Heads of Department to work with their teams. We prioritise and work hard on the things that are important and have impact.
We offer an employee benefits scheme, wellbeing services and free on-site gym.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir John Hunt CSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 760 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sjh-recruitment@sjhcsc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 201020
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is at the heart of its community. At our College every student is valued and nurtured. We know all of our students as individuals ensuring they are happy at school, feel safe, enjoy learning, are challenged and make the best of their talents.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjh-recruitment@sjhcsc.co.uk.
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