Head of Physics - Potter Johnson Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Physics to join our team September 2024.

The Physics department at our College in London prides itself on its academic rigour. Concepts and theories are taught to a high level, and students are expected to use a range of methods that best suits their learning styles. The department is lively - teachers are encouraged to discuss techniques and share resources for both the improvement of themselves and students. We are professional and hard-working but always work with good humour. Many of our students progress onto courses at universities here and abroad.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Leadership and management of the department of Physics.
• Working with the other Heads of Department and Vice Principal (Academic) in order to ensure that the highest academic, professional and ethical standards are maintained at all times.
• Raising standards of student attainment within the department, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
• Supporting academic staff across the school in using innovative technology in the classroom..

There is also the potential for Head of Science responsibilities with this role for the right candidate; please state your interest within your application.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good honours degree in an appropriate subject.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification and/or other post graduate qualification
• Expertise and academic competence; the ability to seek, review, apply and share best practice. any of the students who choose Physics do not have English as a first language. Previous experience of teaching international students would therefore be an advantage.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sports groups and free on-site gym facilities
• Group personal pension plan
• Season ticket train travel discount and loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Subsidised school meals
• Regular social events