Subject Leader - Physics
Heckmondwike Grammar School, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 8am
Date listed
2 May 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Commensurate with skills and experience plus TLR2c (£8.279)
Additional allowances
TLR2c (£8.279)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader of Physics.
We provide an exciting, deep and rewarding experience of Physics and to this end we can offer an excellent opportunity for a colleague possessing a secure A-level subject knowledge; but most importantly great enthusiasm, commitment and wide-ranging interest in the subject, up to date with a broad range of teaching methods and the ability to support, motivate and encourage our students at the very highest standard.
The department has three Physics specialist teachers. We have a long track record of excellent results at GCSE and A-level; and over recent years we have steadily and consistently increased the number of A-level students. Physics is delivered as a stand-alone subject from Year 8, with students commencing the Physics GCSE course in Year 9. We provide separate AQA GCSE Physics for all students and teach OCR Physics A at A-level. Finally, we make much use of ICT teaching resources and techniques.
Physics is well known amongst the students for being a popular subject with keen staff who communicate their love of the subject very effectively. Many of our students progress as a result to related university courses and continue their enjoyment of Physics well beyond their school days.
Typical achievement in the subject is 100% 9 - 4, with last year’s results of 80% 9 - 7 at GCSE and 82% A* - C at A-Level.
The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in Physics are highly desirable.
We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and instilling them with a love of learning.
For the Physics department at Heckmondwike, commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are important qualities.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- A degree in a relevant discipline and a recognised teaching qualification.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the11-18 curriculum and educational best practices.
- A strong classroom presence with the ability to inspire and motivate students from KS3 to KS5.
- Detailed knowledge of pedagogical practice in relation to Teaching and Learning.
- Skilled classroom practitioner.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and inspire colleagues.
- Ability to form good working relationships and influence others.
- Capacity to evaluate and improve.
- High level of skill in dealing with issues relating to student behaviour
- Ability to analyse performance data.
- Passionate belief in the ability of every student to achieve
- A clear educational vision and sense of direction
- Good organisational skills and high levels of self-motivation
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain a sense of perspective in all working conditions
- Effective ICT skills and an understanding of how technology can enhance teaching and learning.
- A willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and the wider school community.
- Confidence in contributing to curriculum development, including schemes of work and teaching materials.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for Physics.
- A suitability to work with children, with a commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.
What the school offers its staff
- Motivated, ambitious studentswho are eager to learn and succeed.
- A supportive and creative teamdedicated to student progress.
- Well-equipped, specialist classroomsto enhance teaching and learning.
- A learning-centred schoolwhere best practice is a priority.
- Comprehensive CPD opportunitiesto support professional development and career progression.
- A vibrant, collaborative communityof like-minded professionals.
We also offer:
- Acompetitive salary.
- Membership of theTeachers’ Pension Scheme.
- A range ofwell-being benefits.
Further details about the role
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique learning environment, home to students who are eager to learn, ambitious in their aspirations, and keen to make the most of their educational experience.
We take pride in:
- Ourdiverse school community, which consistently achievesexceptional results.
- A school culture thatsupports students' academic success and personal development.
- Strong relationships between staff and students, creating a positive learning environment.
- High expectations, which drive students to excel.
Protection of children:
Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heckmondwike Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heckmondwike Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk
We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.
And for the second year running we are ranked No 2 in the North of England.
This is a fabulous accolade to the whole school community and just reward for years of hard work from staff, students and indeed parents.
The survey includes both GCSE and A level results and is nationally noted as a true measure of school performance using metrics of most interest to parents when selecting a school.
“Such accolades are very pleasing and we are delighted to be recognised, but they only come about because of the week in week out hard work from students and staff and I salute my colleagues and students, they are an exceptional team.” Mr Roberts, Headteacher.
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
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