Head of Physics

To start January 2026

Permanent - Full Time – MPS/UPS plus TLR 2:5  (£5,868 )

Are you passionate about Physics, ready to lead a subject and looking for a new challenge? 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Physics to join our dynamic team.  Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join its journey to success. 

 About the role:

 We are seeking a dedicated, passionate and inspirational Physics leader with a commitment to raising the quality of teaching, with a track record of achieving strong outcomes for all pupils.

You need to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to teaching and learning, supported by an understanding of research-based teaching methods to deliver and lead a team to ensure an outstanding provision for all learners.  You'll be supported in your professional development alongside a committed group of middle and senior leaders.

  Closing Date: Friday, 13^th February 2026 at 8am

  *The College reserves the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications*

Why Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?

 With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish.  Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

 You will have the opportunity to:

• ·         benefit from two days of personalised CPD entitlement designed by you;

• ·         work in a supportive working environment within a faith-based educational community;

• ·         to work in collaboration, with outstanding specialists, across the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family of schools.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings cautions and convictions in your application form.  Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted.  Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, candidates should note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  Our Safeguarding Policy can be found at https://www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk/Parents/Safeguarding-In-Our-College/