Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

A highly respected and forward-thinking secondary school in Reading is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Second in Department for Physics to support the leadership of their high-performing Science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physics teacher ready to step into leadership or a current middle leader looking to broaden their impact.

About the School
Set in a dynamic urban location, the school combines a tradition of academic achievement with a future-focused STEM curriculum. The Physics department is particularly well-regarded and enjoys strong uptake at A-Level, with many students progressing to top universities for Physics, Engineering, and related degrees. Students are curious, ambitious, and engaged.

Your Role

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Support the Head of Science in curriculum leadership, assessment design, and staff development within the Physics team

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Teach Physics across Key Stages 3 to 5, including A-Level, using a mix of theoretical and practical teaching strategies

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Help drive improvements in student progress and outcomes through mentoring, CPD, and targeted intervention

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Coordinate enrichment such as robotics challenges, engineering partnerships, and physics Olympiad coaching

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Take a lead role in resource management and lab safety, working closely with technical staff

Ideal Candidate

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A qualified Physics teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience across the secondary age range

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Passionate about making Physics accessible, challenging, and inspiring for all learners

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Experienced in mentoring or supporting colleagues and keen to develop leadership skills further

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Skilled at using data to inform teaching and raise achievement

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A creative thinker committed to innovation in STEM teaching and curriculum

Why Apply?

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Join a STEM-focused school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and inclusion

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Access to outstanding lab facilities and cross-curricular tech resources

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Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong CPD offer

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Excellent transport links to London and the South East