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Teacher of Physics with potential for Lead Teacher KS5

Type of Position:Lead Teacher
Subject:Physics
Salary:MPS/UPS + TLR2-1 of £3,214
Start Date:September 2024
Closing Date: Friday 22 March 2024

Teacher of Physics with potential for Lead Teacher KS5

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is highly respected and has an exciting opportunity to build on the achievements of a very successful Science Department within Invicta Grammar School.

We would like to appoint a Lead Teacher of Physics with responsibility for KS5 to join us in September 2024. KS5 Physics has grown in recent years at Invicta and we now have three Year 12 groups entering the A Level.

This role is for a dynamic, committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff, along with wanting to be part of a friendly, team-based workforce.

This post would be suitable for an experienced, hardworking and ambitious individual who is a well-qualified specialist and a strong communicator with proven skills in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, members of their team. 

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated and an ambitious team player looking to work alongside a strong team of scientists with specific responsibility for KS5 Physics, we would like to hear from you.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 22 March 2024.

Applications should be sent to n.fitzgerald@invicta.viat.org.uk

An Application form can be found on our website at:  Application Forms - Invicta Grammar School (viat.org.uk) 

Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged) and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview ahead of the closing date, should we receive an overwhelming response.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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