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Head of Physics – Pioneering STEM Leadership in Hillingdon

Step into the spotlight as Head of Physics at a renowned, forward-thinking secondary school in Hillingdon, where high expectations translate into remarkable achievement. This is your calling if you are a visionary educator who thrives on elevating Physics across every year group, inspiring both colleagues and students alike to reach exhilarating new academic heights. This Head of Physics role is tailor-made for you if you’re driven, ambitious, and ready to make a profound, lasting impact in a school that stands at the forefront of STEM excellence.

As Head of Physics, you will immerse yourself in an enviable teaching environment known for passionate learners, state-of-the-art science labs, and a dynamic science faculty striving for continual excellence. Prepare to lead a department that recognises and rewards innovation, collaboration, and outstanding pedagogy. Here, you’ll develop and showcase advanced leadership skills, benefit from high-level mentorship, and have direct input into shaping the school’s science vision. Our Hillingdon school is celebrated for its vibrant learning culture and commitment to world-class professional development—enriching your expertise and accelerating your career.

Key Highlights:

• Prestigious Head of Physics leadership role
• Highly competitive salary – up to £200 per day DOE
• Beautifully located in the heart of Hillingdon with great transport links
• Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding – a beacon of best practice
• Unmatched CPD and rapid progression routes to senior leadership
• Ideal for ambitious, UK-trained teachers with QTS and impactful experience
• Inspirational, collegiate science department with cutting-edge resources
• Modern laboratories, interactive tech, and enthusiastic student cohorts

What You'll Be Doing:

• Championing an outstanding Physics curriculum from KS3 to KS5
• Leading and mentoring a team of dedicated subject specialists
• Engaging students through innovative and practical teaching strategies
• Raising attainment and fostering a love for Physics across all ability levels
• Collaborating with the wider STEM faculty to drive school-wide brilliance
• Overseeing enrichment, competitions, and pathways to elite universities

Ideal Head of Physics for this Hillingdon School:

• UK-trained educator with QTS and proven Physics excellence
• Inspirational classroom leader with Good or Outstanding references
• Track record of boosting student attainment in Physics at GCSE and A-Level
• Ambitious, forward-thinking, and passionate about subject leadership
• ECTs welcome if exceptional; experienced teachers encouraged to apply
• Skilled at leading departmental change and energising others

Why Join This Hillingdon School?:

• Join a school where science is celebrated and rewarded
• Unparalleled CPD, action learning sets, and coaching support
• Culture of respect, inclusion, and progression – Talent rises fast here
• Access exceptional teaching resources and modern facilities
• Be part of a values-driven team that believes in educational excellence
• Supportive SLT and student behaviour widely recognised as exemplary

Lead, innovate, and inspire as Head of Physics at this stellar Hillingdon school—make your mark where talent is valued, ideas are actioned, and aspirations become achievements. Applications are reviewed in real time, so don't wait—take this next bold step in your career now.

How to Apply

Seize this outstanding opportunity in Hillingdon—applications are being reviewed immediately for the Head of Physics post within our dynamic all-through school. If you’re ready for a new leadership challenge, don’t risk missing out: submit your CV and supporting statement straight away, as interviews are underway and selection will move fast for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!