Curriculum Leader – Physics
Harrow
September start
UPS/MPS + TLR 2b + R&R £3000
Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join a thriving department.
We are a 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1500 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities. Ofsted (2024) judged the school good in all areas.
We can offer:
1. An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative and engaging learning is at the core of all we do.
2. An award-winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.
3. A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.
4. Outstanding outcomes with a positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.
5. Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.
6. A supportive, enthusiastic and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.
7. An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across three Key Stages.
Curriculum, staffing and resources
The Science Department consists of 15 teachers and 5 technicians in 10 well equipped laboratories. Our department vision is for our young people to think and behave like scientists and we foster these traits through a well-planned curriculum based on the Activate course (OUP) at KS3 and AQA Combined Science (Trilogy)/ Separate Sciences Course (OUP) at KS4, both of which follow the National Curriculum. We have a good uptake in A-level in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in KS5 and the plan to start delivering one of the new level 3 alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ) from September 2025.
Our friendly department prioritises CPD for all our staff which includes the mentoring of student teachers and ECTs each year. Staff with more experience regularly progress to take on leadership responsibilities within the department or in pastoral roles across the school.
Tutor role
We are committed to the delivery of Personal Social Health Citizenship & Economic education (PSHCEe) which all teachers as tutors are expected to teach. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHCEe develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive both as individuals and members of society. We have a high-quality provision of PSHCEe at Park which has been recognised nationally.
Staff Benefits
At our School, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well- being, professional development and work- life balance:
8. Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 28.68%.
9. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial support by a team of qualified professionals, trained counsellor who can help you with a diverse range of problems, including bereavement, separation/divorce, mental health troubles and more.
10. Eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.
11. Paid lunchtime duties with a free lunch
12. Comprehensive CPD programme
13. Own laptop for all teaching staff
14. Comprehensive support and mentoring programme for ECTs
15. Collaboration with local high schools
16. Free flu vaccinations
17. Cycle to work scheme.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.