Lead Teacher of Physics

Lead Teacher of Physics, Newham

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (NCS) is a dedicated sixth form centre established by a group of nine Newham 11-16 schools in partnership with Newham Council. The centre will open in September 2014 in iconic Grade 2 listed buildings on the East Ham Town Hall Civic

Complex, which are being fully renovated to a high standard with nine new science laboratories. The centre will have 500 students when fully operational and will provide a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment in which students will be encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential. NCS will offer an academic A Level Curriculum with a specialism in Science and Maths, alongside pathways in Humanities. The A Level Curriculum and the extra-curricular programme will be focused on preparing students for progression to selective and Russell Group universities.

NCS is currently looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational lead teacher of Physics with the ability and proven track record to achieve excellent results. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and design the Physics curriculum and student offer, as well as assisting the most able students in Newham achieve their true potential.

The successful candidate for the Physics role will:

• Hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status, an undergraduate degree and preferably a Postgraduate degree.
• Have experience of teaching A Level Physics.
• Have a proven track record of successful learning and teaching and delivering outstanding results.
• Have the ability to draw upon their professional background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach Physics to A level standard
• Demonstrate their understanding of preparing students for the higher education admissions process for highly selective universities, including Oxbridge.

This role will provide the opportunity to work with the Head of Science to establish Physics in a dedicated sixth form centre and help build an expert staff team as the centre grows and develops. We are looking for a knowledgeable and expert candidate to start in September 2014 at the latest.

To Apply

To apply for this position please complete the application form.
Once completed, please submit your application form and personal statement to NPW at Recruitment@npw.so, by 12:00 noon on 28 April 2014.

We only accept competed applications forms and do not accept CVs.

Questions about the Application Process

If you have any queries about the application process do not hesitate to contact NPW at Recruitment@npw.so, or call on 020 8249 6943.

Closing date: Noon, 28 April 2014.
Interviews will be held during week commencing: 5 May 2014.