Head of Physics

Head of Physics

From September 2025

Hampton School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and driven Head of Physics with strong leadership and motivational skills. You will be responsible for the vision and strategic direction of the Physics department and curriculum, to promote outstanding learning and teaching.

Physics is a core subject up to IGCSE and around 180 Sixth Form pupils study OCR Physics A level.

All staff in the Department are subject specialists and there is great scope to make your mark on the development of the department. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering genuinely imaginative, varied and challenging courses at all levels in the school including stretching the most able up to Oxbridge level.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to 22 (40 minute) lessons per week, which may include a games afternoon and a form tutor period.

A contribution to the wider life of the School is also expected from staff at Hampton and Teachers may be responsible to other colleagues in their work, (e.g. a Form Tutor will have the Head of Year as their immediate line manager for pastoral work).

Hampton is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils' achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture "in which the individual matters and everyone's contribution is valued." Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

The School has its own salary scale and offers generous non-contractual benefits, well above the maintained sector, to attract high-calibre candidates. There is a very strong commitment at Hampton to supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues.

We encourage applications as soon as possible as the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date.

Further details of the post can be found in the attached job description and by visiting the Hampton School website.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.