Subject Lead of Physics - September 2024

Chiswick School is a high performing school in West London of nearly 1600 students (including a thriving and very successful 6th Form). Our academic progress outcomes this year far exceeded national expectations. Key highlights from 2023 results series include the following:

• GCSE P8 score of +0.57
• Progress made in Science is the top 2% nationally
• A level results are within the top 10% nationally

The school is heavily oversubscribed and remains the first choice school for many parents in Hounslow. Shortlisted for the TES School of the Year Award in 2022 and 2023 and in 2023 winner of the TES Best Arts Provision category.

OFSTED rated the school as good with outstanding features in February 2020.

We will be looking for an aspiring leader to join us in September 2024. The role is suited to an individual who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop their curriculum leadership skills as part of a successful team.

As an inspirational specialist you will be able to teach your specialism to KS4 and A Level. Your department can offer:     

• Centralised resourcing to reduce workload      
• Dedicated department time for pedagogical, curriculum and knowledge focus    
• Sensible marking policy
• Supportive behaviour system
• Centralised detentions  
• Online marked homework platform for KS3-KS5       
• Extensive experience in ITT mentoring      
• Capacity to teach your science specialism only at KS4 and KS5      
• High A level/Level 3 BTEC uptake (2 classes per year group)
• Opportunities to develop as a leader
• Two week October halfterm

What we are looking for:

• A Science relevant degree from an established university (required)

• PGCE/QTS or equivalent (required)

• Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3, KS4 and KS5, 

• A high level of subject knowledge, including A level and practical skills (required)

• The ability to reflect on your own practice and welcome professional development

• Respect for and willingness to promote the school’s ethos and values

Our team delivers a shared, knowledge-rich curriculum which supports students' pedagogical needs to the best of our ability. Our vision is that all students, regardless of their ability and prior scientific knowledge, are inspired to learn and that they thrive doing so.

We know that outstanding teachers have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their role but we also recognise that you will need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be – we will make this happen. Whether you are an experienced teacher or someone very early on in your career, we take pride in our teacher training provision

The Job Description and Person Specification will outline the basis of what we are looking for and can be downloaded below.  We will be using our Person Specification in our shortlisting process. 

If you wish to discuss this further or would like to come and look at the school, please contact the Director of HR, Andrea Ramsay on 0208 747 6659 or 07401198476 or email ara@chiswickschool.org. Applications will only be accepted through the TES application portal. 

Closing date: Please note interviews will be held throughout the application process and the school reserves the right to make an early appointment should there be an exceptional candidate. Otherwise the advert will be closed 15th April 2024.

Diversity and inclusion are very much at the heart of our school. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief or race. 

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Chiswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check that is satisfactory to us is a condition of employment so are all other statutory pre employment checks.