Head of Physics

Head of Physics
TLR2b - £5,44
Full-Time, Permanent. Required for September 2025.

The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Physics for September 2025. This is a fulltime, permanent post. The ability to teach Physics at both GCSE and A-level is essential. A strong degree in Physics or a related discipline is sought.

The Physics department at WKGS is an experienced and successful team. We are seeking an inspiring individual to lead with energy and creativity, fostering a passion for Physics within our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to developing the department's exceptional extracurricular offer, which includes successful participation in the UK Space Design Competition, collaboration with The Ogden Trust, and regular primary outreach programmes. These activities are central to our ethos of inspiring students and promoting Physics beyond the classroom.

At GCSE, students follow the AQA Physics specification as part of their separate sciences pathway, delivered over a two-year KS4 programme. A-level students follow the OCR specification and benefit from twelve 50-minute lessons per fortnight. Physics is a successful and high-achieving subject at WKGS, with 67% of GCSE students achieving grades 9-6 and 64% of A-level students achieving grades A* - B in 2024. The department is well resourced and prides itself on providing enriching learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

West Kirby Grammar School is a very successful selective girls' school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are approximately 1200 students on roll, and results are exceptional. In 2024, the Progress 8 score was +0.42, with 51% of results at grades 9-7 and 15% at grade 9. At A-level, 61% of grades were A* - B, with the average grade being a B.

Further information and an application form are available to download on the school's website (www.wkgs.org) or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and letter addressing the content of the person specification, no longer than two sides of A4, should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.

Closing date: Monday Mon 24 February at 9am
Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 26 February