Head of Physics

**JOB TITLE**: Head of Physics

**LOCATION**: Giggleswick School

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Director of Studies

**START DATE**:1 September 2025

**CLOSING DATE**: 31 January 2025

**INTERVIEW DATE**: 5 February 2025
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The Science Department at Giggleswick has a proven track record of examination success. The Physics Department is particularly proud of its record of achieving Physics and Engineering places at top-ranking Russell Group Universities and degree apprenticeships. Our 2024 leavers have gone on to study a variety of courses, both nationally and internationally, such as degree apprenticeships at Jaguar Land Rover and university studies in Hong Kong and Belgium. The Physics Department undertakes a rich extra-curricular programme including external visits (e.g., Heysham nuclear power station), alongside weekly STEM Society meetings and an Engineering Club. Throughout the year, the department hosts a vibrant programme of talks from academic and industrial experts to stretch students beyond the curriculum. We also have strong links to universities who deliver outreach and workshops to the School.

**Head of Department Responsibilities**

**Curriculum**
- Select the most appropriate examination specifications
- Draw up, co-ordinate and monitor Schemes of Work, including setting of preps or independent study and regular testing

**Administration**
- Maintain set lists, communicate set changes
- Organise and co-ordinate assessments for public examinations, including moderation
- Organise and monitor the setting and marking of internal examinations, external examinations and scholarship examinations
- Ensure students are entered for appropriate examinations and advise on entry tiers
- Ensure that classes are covered, and work is set when staff are unexpectedly absent
- Issue and oversee returns of books and other specific materials required by students
- Ensure that departmental rooms provide a stimulating and attractive learning environment that projects a positive image
- Order and maintain any equipment, textbooks and materials
- Have input into the Faculty Review, Governors’ Report and Subject Development Plan

**Staff**
- Assist with work trawls as directed by the Director of Studies

**Enrichment**

**General Responsibilities**

**Teaching duties**
- You would be expected to teach a maximum of 18 academic lessons per week
- All members of staff are expected to attend, as required, regular staff meetings, INSET, parents’ conferences and the monthly tutor meetings that are held to discuss pupil progress
- The school day begins with a regular pattern of Assemblies, Chapel and Tutor/Form periods which teachers attend. Teachers are also invited to support students at major school functions such as drama productions, the Spring Concert or Sports Day
- Teachers make a significant contribution to the coaching of games or sport; the Friday afternoon academic enrichment programme; the Outdoor Pursuits programme; and the Combined Cadet Force. This can include coaching, supervising, leading or training pupils on 3 or 4 afternoons each week, depending on academic teaching commitments

**Pastoral duties**
- The School has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 8 tutees
- Teachers are expected to support all aspects of the boarding life of the school. This can include making a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday evenings or Sundays; supervising events or activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; by organising and leading trips; or sharing a pastime

**Other duties**
- Teachers are assigned to a duty team which supervises school duties such as meals and weekend duties (e.g., detention) approximately every five weeks
- Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the boarders who remain at School
- All teaching staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook

**Health & Safety**
- You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety Policy

**Child protection**
- Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to support this approach in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster

**School values**
- Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the