Head of Physics

Lead. Innovate. Inspire. Become our next Head of Physics.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is looking for a visionary leader to join our outstanding sixth form team. As Head of Physics within the Providence Learning Partnership, you will be at the heart of a department known for student success and high-level ambition. If you are ready to champion a flagship subject and work alongside a team of world-class professionals to empower future pioneers, your next career step starts here.

What makes this role exciting?

• Lead a flagship academic subject: Drive the strategy, success and team in a high-profile A Level Physics department with a strong track record of results.
• Inspire elite thinkers: Challenge highly motivated students aiming for top-tier universities and careers in engineering, astrophysics, and theoretical physics.
• Mastery of Practical Science: Take oversight of the A Level Practical Endorsement, ensuring students develop the high-level laboratory skills required for undergraduate study.
• Strategic Curriculum Innovation: Shape a curriculum that balances mathematical rigor with engaging, real-world applications of physics.
• Champion STEM Excellence: Lead on physics-specific enrichment, from the Physics Olympiad to partnerships with local universities and industry leaders.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding A Level Physics practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
• Possesses deep subject expertise and the ability to teach the full breadth of the A-Level Physics specification.
• Brings a passion for the subject that connects complex theoretical concepts to modern technological and scientific breakthroughs.
• Is a collaborative leader capable of monitoring departmental performance and implementing effective interventions to support student progress and who works collegiately within a large Faculty. 

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation. 
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as Head of Physics. Lead a high-performing department and inspire the next generation of engineers, medical physicists, and technical innovators. Shape the future of science education in an outstanding sixth form environment. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

How to Apply

Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.

Contact: Should you wish to discuss the role or arrange a visit, contact Kathryn Duffy, Leader of Learning: Science, Technology and Mathematics, kathryn.duffy@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk

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