Wycombe Abbey - Head of Physics

Wycombe Abbey is a full boarding school which provides an outstanding all-round education for girls aged 11 to 18. 

We are looking for a strong and inspirational teacher to take on a significant leadership and management role as Head of Physics to start in January 2025 or earlier.  

Physics has an excellent academic record at IGCSE, A level and university entrance. All lessons are taught in dedicated laboratories, which are well-equipped. The department run numerous, successful STEM initiatives, in which all pupils are encouraged to participate. A good number of our pupils go on to read science subjects at university from Engineering to Chemistry, Biochemistry and Natural Sciences.  A full programme of university preparation is in place from the start of Lower Sixth.

 

Wycombe Abbey is located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe with free meals during term time.  Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector. 

Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply Now”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com.

Closing date for applications: 2 June 2024

Interview date: 13 June 2024 

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

Please watch the film below to find out more about working at Wycombe Abbey.