- Salary
- £54k+
- Location
- Colchester
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Head of Subject – A Level Physics
📍 Colchester Area, Essex
📅 September 2026 Start
💷 Up to £54,029 per annum (dependent on experience)
⏰ Full Time
Local Education is currently supporting an outstanding sixth form college in the recruitment of a Head of Subject for A Level Physics starting in September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Physics teacher to lead and coordinate a thriving subject area within a successful Chemical and Physical Sciences department.
The department currently supports around 600 students overall, with approximately 250 students studying Physics. The wider department includes experienced teaching staff, specialist technicians and a strong enrichment programme supporting students applying to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and medical schools.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of A Level Physics
- Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to Post-16 learners
- Support student achievement, retention and progression
- Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
- Potentially undertake a pastoral/personal tutor role
- Support wider departmental collaboration and academic excellence
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold relevant teaching qualifications
- Have strong subject knowledge within Physics
- Be enthusiastic about Post-16 teaching and learning
- Demonstrate strong classroom practice and leadership potential
- Have a collaborative and student-focused approach
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early career entrants to the profession.
The college offers:
- A highly supportive and academic environment
- Excellent departmental resources and facilities
- Strong CPD and progression opportunities
- Motivated and high-achieving students
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and the college reserves the right to interview before the closing date.
For further information or to apply, please contact Local Education directly.
📞 01268 206500
📧 [email protected]