Head of Physics
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 Annually (FTE) MPS / UPA plus TLR2a (£3,527)
Head of Physics job summary
SJH is an excellent school that has improved immensely in recent years and, as a result, has been oversubscribed for the last five years. Our ethos is for our students to strive ‘to greater heights’. This ethos is built on a core set of values, which underpins everything that we do. These are Ambition, Endeavour and Respect.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was a great success and recognised the commitment of our staff to improving the College and securing the very best outcomes for our students. The College was judged to be ‘Good’ across all areas inspected. Inspectors commented:
“The school has a calm atmosphere where pupils feel safe. Pupils behave well so that learning is not disrupted. Pupils talk positively about their learning.”
“Overwhelmingly, positive behaviours and attitudes to learning seen.”
“The culture is all about learning, with a strong work ethos.”
“Learning is the core of all that happens.”
“Leaders provide effective support to develop teachers' subject and pedagogical knowledge. Staff are very positive about the support they receive from leaders. They are proud to work at the school. Those newest to teaching speak particularly highly of the support they receive. Leaders listen carefully to staff. This helps them manage staff well-being and workload.”
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 Stage 3 / 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.
We welcome applications from highly motivated and experienced teachers with the vision and ability to commit towards the department. If you would like to find out more about the College, please visit our website at: http://www.sjhcsc.co.uk/. We would welcome any potential candidates to come and visit the College during the day to meet the team and experience the learning environment for themselves. T
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- Up to 900 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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