Permanent, Full time, Monday - Friday. 

Discover Physics at Harrogate Grammar School HERE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and inspiring Programme Leader of Physics to join our team. 

Are you a passionate and forward‑thinking Physics specialist ready to lead and inspire? We are seeking an exceptional Programme Leader of Physics to drive excellence across all key stages, including A Level, within our thriving science faculty. As an Isaac Physics embedded school, we offer a rich environment where deep conceptual understanding and problem‑solving are central to our approach. Our Ogden Trust partnership provides access to free, high‑quality Physics CPD, while our status as a PTI Unlimited school opens the door to specialist professional development in Physics teaching, leadership, and management.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivating educator to shape the future of Physics learning within a vibrant, ambitious, and highly successful school community. We offer a genuinely supportive setting where respect, equality, diversity, and well-being are prioritised, making Harrogate Grammar School a place where you can truly thrive. Our strong sense of community, built on collaboration and generosity, lies at the heart of our culture.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School  we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive—academically, personally, and socially. Our talented, engaging, and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves.

Harrogate Grammar School is part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence, and enrich children’s lives. This is achieved by fostering our shared values of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence across all areas of school life.

Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our core REACH values—Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment, and Honesty—we cultivate an ethos of ambition, kindness, and mutual respect.

Our broad and balanced curriculum is enriched by diverse opportunities beyond the classroom, including music, sport, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, school productions, and sustainability initiatives. These experiences help students develop confidence, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their school experience, build lasting friendships, and leave us as well-rounded, resilient individuals—ready to contribute positively to society.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Deeply committed to enriching students’ learning experiences, with a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
• A champion for inclusion, committed to ensuring that every student—regardless of starting point—can succeed in Physics and develop confidence in the subject.
• A confident curriculum leader, capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating a high‑quality Physics curriculum that challenges, supports, and engages all learners.
• A role model for excellent teaching, with the ability to mentor, coach, and support colleagues to develop strong classroom practice.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Jill Todd at hgshr@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should an exceptional candidate be appointed.