Teacher of Physics in Kingston upon Thames

What skills and experience we're looking for:

• Candidates suitable for the role will have strong subject knowledge and a passion for Physics.
• New teachers will be supported in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching to A level over a period of time.
• Be confident teaching all three sciences to Key Stage 3, and Physics at GCSE, albeit they are taught as discrete subjects.
• Be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range.
• Be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
• Help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.

What the school offers its staff:

• The opportunity to join a highly successful and collaborative Physics department with a range of expertise.
• A well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages.
• A stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish.
• A diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A two week October half term.
• A caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.
• A wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning.
• Numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack).

Further details about the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Physics, to share their knowledge and love of their subject in our vibrant, caring and diverse community, where a 'Love of Learning' is evident in every student interaction. We are proud to have such consistently large cohorts of students opting to take A level Physics, many of whom go on to study Engineering, and other Science related courses at Russell Group universities. We provide a rigorous and supportive education and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities to extend student learning, including undertaking the challenge of competitions such as Salters, CanSat, IRIS, Crest Awards and Physics Olympiads. Early Career Teachers are very welcome to apply - we support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT training programme and the Science departments are very supportive in their approach.

Commitment to safeguarding:

The Tiffin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.