Head of Physics

Head of Physics Tenure: Permanent, full time Start date: 1 January 2026 Salary: Competitive, plus TLR (Surbiton High School pay scale) About the Science department You’ll join a highly successful, well-resourced and collaborative science team of over 20 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science Department is well-established team of over 20 teachers and 4 technicians. We have an excellent record of academic success at both GCSE and A Level. Over 40% of our students study a Science based degree at top competitive UK and oversees universities, with students taking places at: Oxbridge colleges, Imperial and almost 100% success levels over the last 5 years in Medicine, Dentist and Veterinary Medicine course applications. A small, but growing, number of students are also achieving success in apprenticeship applications, including with the Dyson Institute. Over 70% of pupils take Separate Science, with a smaller cohort taking Combined Science. The Sixth Form is academically strong and a large number of students choose Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at A Level. What you’ll be doing · Lead and inspire a high-performing physics department · Deliver outstanding teaching across KS3, GCSE and A level, modelling best practice · Drive continuous improvement through effective curriculum planning and innovation · Use data and feedback to monitor progress and implement timely interventions · Coach and develop colleagues, supporting consistently strong teaching · Enrich the pupil experience through co-curricular opportunities and wider school life About you · An excellent physics teacher with strong subject knowledge · Able to inspire pupils and support colleagues to achieve their best · Organised, collaborative and an effective communicator · Committed to high standards and continuous improvement Why join us · Join a high-achieving, supportive and forward-thinking school · Work with motivated pupils and a successful science faculty · Access excellent professional development and