Location: Reading, Berkshire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience) A highly respected and forward-thinking secondary school in Reading is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Second in Department for Physics to support the leadership of their high-performing Science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physics teacher ready to step into leadership or a current middle leader looking to broaden their impact. About the School Set in a dynamic urban location, the school combines a tradition of academic achievement with a future-focused STEM curriculum. The Physics department is particularly well-regarded and enjoys strong uptake at A-Level, with many students progressing to top universities for Physics, Engineering, and related degrees. Students are curious, ambitious, and engaged. Your Role Support the Head of Science in curriculum leadership, assessment design, and staff development within the Physics team Teach Physics across Key Stages 3 to 5, including A-Level, using a mix of theoretical and practical teaching strategies Help drive improvements in student progress and outcomes through mentoring, CPD, and targeted intervention Coordinate enrichment such as robotics challenges, engineering partnerships, and physics Olympiad coaching Take a lead role in resource management and lab safety, working closely with technical staff Ideal Candidate A qualified Physics teacher with strong subject knowledge and ..... full job details .....