Subject Leader for Physics (2ic Science)

* Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £7,850
* Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
* To Start: September 2026
* Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Physics teacher to join our outstanding Science department as Subject Leader for Physics and one of 3 2iCs within the team. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and those ready to take the next step into leadership. The successful candidate will lead the development of Physics across KS3, KS4 and KS5, while contributing to wider departmental leadership alongside the 2iC Biology and 2iC Chemistry leads. You will play a key role in delivering high quality lessons that inspire and motivate students.
We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for their subject, who can contribute to our highly skilled team and deliver exceptional learning experiences for our students.

In 2025, the outcomes for the department were:
o A Level; Physics Cohort size: 28, A*-A: 36%, A*-B: 50%, A*-C: 80%
o GCSE Physics Cohort size: 26, 9-7: 100%

St Thomas the Apostle is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co‑educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. We are an Ofsted Outstanding school and our most recent Progress 8 score places us among the top ten schools nationally. We set high expectations for all learners, creating a calm and purposeful environment where teachers can teach and students can thrive.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your teaching within an exceptional setting. We provide a highly supportive environment and are committed to maintaining the very highest standards of teaching, behaviour, and achievement. With our expanding Sixth Form and our continuous drive for improvement, this is a fantastic time to join our team.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:
-Private healthcare for all staff
-Two staff wellbeing days per academic year
-Loyalty service payments
-Excellent staff development and career progression opportunities
-Annual season ticket travel loans
-Cycle to work scheme
-Free use of the school gym and swimming pool
-Regular staff social events
-Excellent public transport links and free onsite parking
-One of the highest performing schools nationally: OFSTED Outstanding, exceptional pupil engagement, impeccable behaviour
-Outstanding facilities in a new, modern, light and airy building
-Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil staff ratios
-Safe and secure cycle storage
-Friday morning pastries
-Discounts with a number of local businesses for STAC staff

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Ellie Field at the details below to arrange.

St Thomas the Apostle College is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse background. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic descent.

How to apply

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Alternatively you can click apply now to register your interest and we will send you the application details.

Please request an application form from Ellie Field at or call them on (phone number removed) for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

-Closing Date: No later than 12pm noon on Wednesday 18th March 2026
-Interview Date: to be confirmed

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

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