Science (Physics)

Are you passionate about teaching and leading Science in an innovative and forward-thinking school?We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic 2^nd in Department in our well-established team. Someone with a real passion for their subject who will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables all students to reach their potential.Come and join us at Whitmore High School where we genuinely invest and develop our staff because we believe exceptional teachers transform students' lives! The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead, manage, develop and be accountable for the department and take responsibility for Curriculum Development and sharing Best Practice.
• Deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all our students with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Be a well-qualified teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach well across the 11-19 age range; someone who is influential and committed to getting the best outcomes for the students in our school
• Be keenly interested in how children learn
• Have a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities and the safeguarding of all young people
Why work for Whitmore High School?
• State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career
• ECF programme with dedicated mentor for 1^st and 2^nd Year ECTs
• You'll be working in an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' school
• Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
• Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, breakfast boxes, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
• Free annual flu jab
• Free use of the on-site gym
OFSTED graded the school in March 2025 as Outstanding in all areas and commented "Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided. Pupils are highly engaged and focused in lessons. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school." Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.