Summary

Lead a thriving physics department in a high-performing science faculty with exceptional academic outcomes and ambitious, motivated pupils.

Detail

Head of Physics

Tenure: Permanent, full time

Start date: 1 January 2026

Salary: Competitive, plus TLR (Surbiton High School pay scale)

About the Science department

You’ll join a highly successful, well-resourced and collaborative science team of over 20 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science Department is well-established team of over 20 teachers and 4 technicians. We have an excellent record of academic success at both GCSE and A Level. Over 40% of our students study a Science based degree at top competitive UK and oversees universities, with students taking places at: Oxbridge colleges, Imperial and almost 100% success levels over the last 5 years in Medicine, Dentist and Veterinary Medicine course applications. A small, but growing, number of students are also achieving success in apprenticeship applications, including with the Dyson Institute. Over 70% of pupils take Separate Science, with a smaller cohort taking Combined Science. The Sixth Form is academically strong and a large number of students choose Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at A Level.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver outstanding teaching across KS3, GCSE and A level, modelling best practice

• Drive continuous improvement through effective curriculum planning and innovation

• Use data and feedback to monitor progress and implement timely interventions

• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting consistently strong teaching
• Lead and inspire a high-performing physics department
• Enrich the pupil experience through co-curricular opportunities and wider school life

About you

• An excellent physics teacher with strong subject knowledge
• Able to inspire pupils and support colleagues to achieve their best
• Organised, collaborative and an effective communicator
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement

Why join us

• Join a high-achieving, supportive and forward-thinking school
• Work with motivated pupils and a successful science faculty
• Access excellent professional development and leadership opportunities
• Benefit from strong resources and technician support
• Be part of a collaborative community with a clear ethos and purpose

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Surbiton High School holds a Skilled Worker sponsorship licence and, subject to all the relevant legal requirements being met, we would be willing to consider sponsorship for the successful candidate.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Documents

• H. United Learning Equality Guidelines PDF Document
• Head of Physics - JD & PS - May26 PDF Document