Head of Physics
Posted 22 hours 10 minutes ago by The Boarding Schools' Association
Closing Date : 13 April 2026
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Salary : £46,188 - £53,222 per annum depending on experience, plus a Management Allowance of £3,426 per annum
Employment Term : Full TimePart Time
Abbey College Cambridge is an independent international boarding sixth form college, providing A Level and foundation programmes to students from across the world. The College is defined by the intimacy of its academic community, the diversity of its student body, and the quality of teaching and pastoral support it offers within a distinctive Cambridge setting.
As an ISI inspected institution, Abbey College Cambridge holds itself to high standards of educational quality, professional practice, and student welfare. The College is a member of the British Boarding Schools Association (BSA) and is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, outcomes, and community wellbeing.
You will lead the Physics department at ACC which prides itself in delivering high quality teaching to motivated and ambitious international students. The department is well established, academically rigorous, and very student centred. It emphasises practical science, field experience, and supports students for high level university progression in biological or medical sciences, all within a setting of small classes and expert faculty.
The team are highly experienced, dynamic and work extremely hard both in lessons and to deliver engaging extra curricular content. They are supportive of one another and whilst professional also enjoy working with good humour.
Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time (Part time applications for a minimum of 30 hpw may be considered).
Hours : 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday
Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:- Leading the Physics Department
- Facilitating the college's goal of high student academic achievement
- Leading appraisals and reviews, and taking part in training and development
- Delivering high quality lessons
- Informing parents about student progress
- Engaging in the college's pastoral care for all students in the college
You will hold qualified teacher status or equivalent, have a track record of outstanding teaching, have suitable subject knowledge and the ability to demonstrate a commitment to Every Child Matters, Safeguarding, pastoral care and promotion of high standards of positive behaviour.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Free Lunch, Tea and Coffee
- Entitlement to the Blue Light Discount Scheme
- 25% off Nuffield Health gym and wellbeing membership
- Family friendly policies, including enhance maternity and paternity pay.
- Small class sizes (Classes average 10 students, with a maximum class size of 14)
- Extended School Holidays (Teaching Staff)
- Employee assistance programme
- Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
- Discounted school fees
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to discount schemes
- Secure Bike storage
- Free Parking
ACC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACC you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to ApplyPlease Apply through TES read our Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position and visit our recruitment website to apply. Please include a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.