Park High School

Curriculum Leader : Physics

Park High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher.  We would love you to come and join us!

We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

Applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers would be warmly welcomed.  

If you are a genuinely passionate and committed teacher who wants to work in a school where teaching is a pleasure, and in a school that puts learning at the heart of all it does, then we look forward to receiving your application.

“Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They present new learning clearly and demonstrate subject expertise.” Ofsted 2024

Appointment for September 2025 

Contract type:  Permanent

Salary: TLR 2b + R&R £3000 (Outer London pay scale)

Closing date: 30 April 2025

Details and application forms may be downloaded from the school's website or may be made online.

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join a thriving department. 

Park High is an 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1500 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities.  Ofsted (2024) judged the school good in all areas.

We can offer:

·         An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative and engaging learning is at the core of all we do. 

·         An award-winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.

·         A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.

·         Outstanding outcomes with a positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.

·         Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.

·         A supportive, enthusiastic and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.

·         An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across three Key Stages.

Curriculum, staffing and resources

The Science Department consists of 15 teachers and 5 technicians in 10 well equipped laboratories. Our department vision is for our young people to think and behave like scientists and we foster these traits through a well-planned curriculum based on the Activate course (OUP) at KS3 and AQA Combined Science (Trilogy)/ Separate Sciences Course (OUP) at KS4, both of which follow the National Curriculum. We have a good uptake in A-level in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in KS5 and the plan to start delivering one of the new level 3 alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ) from September 2025.

 Our friendly department prioritises CPD for all our staff which includes the mentoring of student teachers and ECTs each year. Staff with more experience regularly progress to take on leadership responsibilities within the department or in pastoral roles across the school.

Tutor role

We are committed to the delivery of Personal Social Health Citizenship & Economic education (PSHCEe) which all teachers as tutors are expected to teach. As part of a whole-school approach, PSHCEe develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive both as individuals and members of society. We have a high-quality provision of PSHCEe at Park which has been recognised nationally.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Staff Benefits

At Park High School, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well- being, professional development and work- life balance:

• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 28.68%.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial support by a team of qualified professionals, trained counsellor who can help you with a diverse range of problems, including bereavement, separation/divorce, mental health troubles and more.
• Eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.
• Paid lunchtime duties with a free lunch
• Comprehensive CPD programme
• Own laptop for all teaching staff
• Comprehensive support and mentoring programme for ECTs
• Collaboration with local high schools
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme.

Staff development

Park High School recognises that its staff are our greatest resource and so we invest time and effort into everyone’s professional development. Recent visitors to our in-house offer include Ross Morrison McGill, Isabella Wallace and Martijn Van der Spool. Professional development underpins all our work.

 Staff development is highly regarded, and we have strong partnerships with universities and other higher education institutions, and we actively support our staff in pursuing Master’s and other higher qualifications.

 “Training is high quality and often personalised. There is an impressive suite of in-house training resources and these match school values and priorities.” Challenge Partners 2025

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no person receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. It seeks also to ensure that no person is victimised or subjected to any form of bullying or harassment.