Subject Lead - Physics

Subject Leader - Physics

Location: Kirklees
Salary: MPS - UPS plus TLR2c
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Physicist and leader?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Physics within a high-performing and ambitious secondary setting.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader of Physics who can inspire students, lead a successful department, and drive continued excellence in teaching and learning across KS3-KS5.

About the Role

You will lead a well-established Physics department with a strong track record of academic success at GCSE and A-level. Physics is a popular subject, taught as a standalone discipline, with a growing uptake at post-16.

The department is committed to delivering an engaging, rigorous, and enriching curriculum. You will play a key role in shaping its future development, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to work with motivated learners and contribute to a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you will:

• Lead and manage the Physics department, including staff, resources, and curriculum delivery
• Set a clear vision for excellence in teaching and learning within the subject area
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and outcomes, implementing strategies for improvement
• Develop and refine schemes of work and curriculum content across KS3-KS5
• Support, coach, and develop colleagues within the department
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and achievement
• Use data effectively to inform teaching and departmental strategy
• Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and initiatives
• Lead or support extracurricular opportunities to enrich the Physics curriculum

You will be expected to model outstanding classroom practice and act as a role model for both staff and students.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Physics or a related subject
• Has strong subject knowledge up to A-level
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students
• Has experience (or the potential) to lead and manage a team effectively
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy
• Has the ability to analyse performance data and drive improvement
• Builds positive relationships and contributes to a collaborative culture
• Is reflective, ambitious, and committed to professional development
• Has a clear commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

The school offer:

• Motivated and high-achieving students
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Well-resourced classrooms and strong departmental support
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A culture that values high standards, innovation, and continuous improvement

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher or current middle leader to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and high-performing school environment.

You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Physics provision, inspire the next generation of scientists, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence.

To apply, please submit your application via this advert or send your CV to westyorkshire@nextgenteachers.co.uk.

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