Teacher of Physics

Halliford School is an HMC Independent Day school in Surrey for boys aged 11 to 18, with a co-educational Sixth Form. 

The position of Teacher of Physics offers an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated individual the opportunity to deliver outstanding teaching from Key Stage 3 up to A level. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and resourced department who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of science leaders.

The Physics department is currently staffed by 1 full time and 3 part time staff, who work closely together as a team. The department is ably supported by two full time science technicians who are shared across the Science Department. The department shares an office with the Biology and Chemistry teachers ensuring free exchange of resources and ideas. Each teacher has their own, well-equipped teaching laboratory with interactive LCD screen and the space to complete practical work owing to our small class sizes (maximum of 24 at GCSE but in most cases 20).

In Year 7 Students at Halliford are taught ‘Science’ by one teacher (across 4 x 40-minute lessons per week) before splitting the subject into separate disciplines in Year 8 (2 x 40 minutes per discipline per week). All students commence their GCSE in Physics in Year 9 (with 2 x 40-minute lessons per week) following the AQA Physics Course (i.e., separate sciences). At the start of Year 10, however, students make a decision, with parental and staff input, whether to continue with ‘Separate Sciences’ or to switch to the AQA Combined Science: Trilogy course. Students continue, regardless of their chosen qualification pathway to study Physics in 3 x 40-minute lessons until the GCSE examinations.

At A Level, Students study the AQA Physics A level Specification and are endorsed in line with CPAC requirements for their required practical work. A level classes benefit from 8 x 40-minute lessons per week.

Co-curricularly, students currently compete in the Surrey SATRO (Scientific Problem Solving) competition, the Physics Olympiads in the Upper Sixth and Physics Challenge for Lower Sixth. We look forward to the successful candidate growing further opportunities for our students.

About the School

Halliford School is situated in Shepperton alongside the banks of the River Thames and is well served by public transport and excellent nearby local amenities.

We offer a variety of benefits, such as;

• Competitive Salaries and Staff Pension
• School Fee Reduction
• 18 weeks holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Meals and Refreshments
• Sports Facilities and Classes
• Professional Development and Postgraduate Study
• Cycle To Work Scheme with cyclescheme.co.uk
• Opportunities to join worldwide educational trips

To Apply:

Please visit the job listing at www.hallifordschool.co.uk/vacancies to download an Application Form. 

Email the completed form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to hr@hallifordschool.co.uk 

Applications must be received by 26 April 2024.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. 

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. 

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK. 

All applications will be acknowledged by email. 

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.  

If you have any queries at all about the recruitment process please contact Zoe Fazackerley, HR Officer on 01932 234 920 or zoe.fazackerley@hallifordschool.co.uk