Subject Leader – Physics

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and

passionate Physicist? Then this will be the job for you. This

post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing

11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth form and exceptional students. We are proud to be Secondary

School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the North of

England - The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025.

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 five 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.

Last year students achieved 99% grade 9-5 and 79% grade 9-7 at GCSE

and72.2% A*- C at A-Level. We strive to improve our results year on year.

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.

You will need to:

believe in our

school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our

school ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine

Labore’ - Nothing Without Work

be a reflective

practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level be an inspirational

teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

Responsibilities

Specific

responsibilities are outlined in a detailed job description.

In addition to this,

teachers at Heckmondwike Grammar School are ex