Head of Physics
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School:
Newcastle High School for Girls -
Location:
Newcastle -
Salary:
(Spinal point 10 to 21) - £42,899 to £58,772 based on current rates for spinal point -
Hours:
Permanent – Full-time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
7th Mar 2025
Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA
Permanent – Full Time
Salary Range: (Spinal point 10 to 21) – £42,899 to £58,772 based on current rates for spinal point
Grade Middle Leader 2 (ML2) – Subject to qualifications and experience
Required from September 2025
The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click on link below: –
https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=039427
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to lead our thriving Physics Department in the North East’s leading independent girls’ day school.
As Head of Physics in our all-girls’ setting, you will play a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of female scientists and engineers – fostering a passion for physics, mechanics, engineering, and technology. You will helping us in our mission to address the persistent gender imbalance in STEM by equipping girls with the skills, confidence, passion and ambition to be trailblazers and world shapers in these fields.
The successful candidate will be a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated teacher with a strong knowledge of Physics across Key Stages 3 to 5, significant experience teaching A Level, and a passion for fostering a love of science and technology from Key Stage 2 upwards.
Our well-resourced department benefits from state-of-the-art labs, an outdoor science terrace, and a flexible lecture-style learning space. With high uptake in A Level sciences, we are committed to breaking down stereotypes and encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers. Beyond the classroom, our vibrant STEM Club and ‘Science is my Superpower’ outreach programme engage both our pupils and the wider community. A commitment to developing STEM opportunities beyond the curriculum is essential.
NHSG offers a supportive and dynamic teaching environment with excellent training and professional development opportunities.
About the School
NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
- Free parking available for school staff.
- Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
- Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
- Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
Closing date: 7th March 2025 at noon. You must be available for interview on Friday 14th March 2025.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle High School for Girls is one of the North East’s leading independent girls’ day schools. Founded in 2014 following the merger of two very long standing predecessor schools, NHSG is a state-of-the-art, modern school with a tradition and history stemming back almost 150 years.
We are an all through school (ages 3-18) with around 250 girls in the Junior School and 450 in the Senior School, including 150 in the Sixth Form, who, together with around 150 staff, make up a friendly and welcoming community.
The Junior and Senior Schools occupy their own separate campuses around a mile apart and the role will require working at both locations. Our two campuses are situated within the suburban, leafy, areas of Jesmond and Sandyford, both with excellent transport links to the Tyne & Wear Metro and bus services from across the region.
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