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Second in Physics
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Second in Physics – High-Achieving School with Exceptional Science Provision – Reading, Berkshire – September 2025 Start
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2a
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
An outstanding secondary school in Reading is seeking an experienced and committed Second in Physics to help lead their strong and expanding Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position within a school where science is valued, resourced, and embedded across the curriculum.
About the School
Set in the heart of Berkshire, the school enjoys excellent facilities and a reputation for high academic achievement, particularly in STEM. It has strong links with local universities and industry partners and consistently sends students on to competitive STEM degrees. The SLT places science and staff wellbeing at the centre of school improvement.
Physics Department
The Physics team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and driven by a commitment to practical science and conceptual understanding. Students are taught Physics separately at KS4 and KS5 by subject specialists, with excellent results. The department has modern labs, interactive digital resources, and dedicated technician support.
Your Role
As Second in Physics, you’ll assist with curriculum development, monitoring and improving teaching standards, and mentoring junior staff or trainees. You’ll lead interventions, coordinate assessments, and play a key role in student stretch and challenge. You’ll also support enrichment activities such as physics competitions, Olympiads, or space/STEM projects.
Ideal Candidate
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A Physics degree or closely related field and QTS
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Experience teaching Physics up to A-Level
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A passion for supporting progress and inspiring curiosity
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Ability to model outstanding teaching and lead on curriculum innovation
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Organised, collaborative, and driven to make a departmental impact
Why Apply?
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Join one of the region’s strongest Science faculties
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Access cutting-edge resources and modern laboratories
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Take a key leadership role in shaping Physics provision
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