This is an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee the work of a highly talented and committed team. The department has a great sense of collaboration and are fully committed to ensuring all students develop a love of Physics and achieve the highest possible standards.  

We have a disrup􀀅on-free approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and suppor􀀅ve so that teachers can teach highly effec􀀅ve lessons.

The Physics Department works closely with other Departments in the school, including Maths and Technology. Some staff contribute to a range of subjects across teams, where exper􀀅se and interest is shown and development of skills overlap.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11- 19 school which has over 1870 students on roll including over 330 students in the Sixth Form. In 2025 the performance of the whole school was strong with 72% of pupils achieving a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics and 52% 5+.

The Science department at Kesgrave currently has over 20 teaching staff supported by an excellent technician team. Lessons are taught in purpose built and well-resourced labs including a science ICT suite and a departmental staff room. We have a collegiate and highly experienced team of

subject specialists across all areas of the curriculum.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

 Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust. 

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School,  Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.