A scholarly secondary academy in Oxford is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner of Physics to elevate teaching standards, drive practical required assessments, and boost A-Level Physics performance starting in January.
Job Overview
This role combines expert classroom teaching with strategic leadership in STEM pedagogy. The successful candidate will model outstanding practical and theoretical Physics delivery across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Separate & Combined Science) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Physics), while coaching non-specialist science staff and refining laboratory practical frameworks.
Working directly with senior leadership and the Head of Science, you will lead departmental coaching workshops, enforce CLEAPSS safety standards, and prepare Sixth Form students for competitive engineering and physics university entrance tests. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Model exemplary classroom practice across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Physics)
Lead whole-faculty coaching and peer observations on scientific inquiry and quantitative problem solving
Audit physics schemes of work, required practical frameworks, and CLEAPSS safety logs across all laboratories
Analyze assessment metrics to design targeted revision programs for high-attaining and borderline students
Prepare Sixth Form pupils for university entrance exams (PAT / ENGAA / Oxbridge)
Mentor early-career science teachers to build confidence in physics theory and practical setups
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1-LP5 equivalent)
Key Curriculum: AQA / OCR Physics
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven track record of consistently outstanding classroom teaching and top-tier GCSE and A-Level results
Experience in peer coaching, staff development, or subject leadership
Deep practical laboratory capability and CLEAPSS safety knowledge
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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