Subject Leader of Science
Oasis Academy Enfield, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
24 February 2026
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
24 February 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
Subjects
- Science, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (Outer London) + TLR2b (£5,873) + TPS
Subject Leader of Science job summary
Subject Leader Science (Physics Specialism)
Dates: Apply by 8am Tuesday 10th March 2026. Job start: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR 2b (£5,873) plus Teachers Pension Scheme
Location: Enfield, North East London
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
We are seeking an ambitious, forward thinking Leader of Physics to drive excellence across our science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with a deep passion for physics, a commitment to high standards, and the vision to lead a thriving department.
The Academy is committed to ensuring that all areas are led by subject specialists. Our team is made of subject specialists who are hardworking, flexible and committed to ensuring that science continues its journey in becoming an outstanding subject area.
As our Leader of Physics, you will shape the curriculum, inspire colleagues, and create engaging, challenging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and build students’ confidence as scientists. You will lead by example—championing innovative teaching, developing staff, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
Staff across the Academy work together and share strategies to help everyone deliver good and outstanding lessons. All teaching staff are provided with their own laptop. Schemes of work and a wide variety of teaching resources are held electronically and in hard copy, and we are always looking to develop new and innovative lessons.
You will join a team of committed humanities teachers and leaders. All the staff are enthusiastic, flexible and determined to develop the Learning Area into an outstanding department. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and experienced Head of the Science Faculty, who has introduced many new teaching and learning strategies to improve the quality of education at Oasis Academy Enfield.
Oasis Academy Enfield is an inclusive 11 to 18 academy that is committed to giving children the best possible education. We are located in a new building with state-of-the-art facilities and situated 12 minutes from Enfield Lock train station. The percentage of students achieving top grades at GCSE has risen over the years. Our students progress to universities including Russell Group and other leading universities following a wide range of courses.
We are committed to providing staff with high quality professional development. We hold middle and senior leadership courses run by Institute of Education at UCL open to all staff who want to develop their skills in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. If you wish to grow professionally with our academy, join us and become part of the team to develop an outstanding academy.
For more information about the post as well as an application pack including a full job description, please visit our website or contact the HR Officer.
We welcome informal visits to the Academy from prospective candidates.
Completed applications should be submitted by 8am on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 9th March 2026.
Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. Believing that every person, in addition to every child matters, we are working with the wider Oasis Group, transforming schools into Community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
Why you should work for us:
• Pre-created teaching resources which you just need to adapt – saving time and workload.
• Whole class approach to marking and feedback – saving time and workload.
• Opportunities to earn extra money for lunch time duties.
• A wide range of opportunities to progress and make your mark on student wellbeing and progress.
• 1:1 peer instructional coaching and high quality CPD sessions support you to teach great lessons every lesson.
• On-site parking.
• We are a soon to be Trauma Informed Practice school – we have a calm and relational approach to dealing with behaviour issues and ensure our students feel a strong sense of belonging to the academy family.
• Free access to our fully equipped boxing / keep fit gymnasium
• Friendly matches played between staff regularly.
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• Access to Oasis Benefits - deals and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• Up to 25% discount at gyms across the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Healthcare Cash Plan and dental cover.
To find out more about the benefits, read the OAE wellness charter which is attached to the job pack
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks.
Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
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 Oasis Academy Enfield
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oasis Academy Enfield website
Oasis Academy Enfield opened in September 2007 as a new academy. Initially a group of portacabins and a pioneering spirit, the Academy moved into its £30 million purpose-built accommodation two years later on Innova Business Park, 12 minutes walk from Enfield Lock Station.
The Academy has enjoyed considerable success in its 15 year history. In 2018, Ofsted confirmed that we continue to be a good academy.
Academy leaders and staff share high expectations for all students
Students behave well, and treat each other and staff with respect
Safeguarding is a strength of the Academy, and staff are proactive at supporting the children to stay safe both in school and out
Students feel safe and happy in school. Parents support this view and are happy with the progress their children are making
We provide students with high quality teaching, which not only enables them to make to the best possible progress and achieve the highest grades, but also equips them with the skills, behaviour and character, which will help them be successful and make a positive contribution to their community.
The Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses and the highest standard of teaching and enrichment activities. We want all our students to gain the qualifications that enable them to move onto college, work, apprenticeships or university. Around 95% of our sixth form students progress to university with two thirds going to Russell Group and other leading universities following a wide range of courses from English, History to engineering, psychology and law.
We are committed to providing staff with high quality professional development. Masterclasses run by experienced colleagues focusing on academy priorities are available to all teachers. We hold middle and senior leadership courses run by Institute of Education at UCL open to all staff who want to develop their skills in their current role or look towards the next step in their career.
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