Subject Leader of Science

Subject Leader Science (Physics Specialism)

Dates: Apply by 8am Tuesday 10th March 2026. Job start: September 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR 2b (£5,873) plus Teachers Pension Scheme

Location: Enfield, North East London

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

We are seeking an ambitious, forward thinking Leader of Physics to drive excellence across our science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with a deep passion for physics, a commitment to high standards, and the vision to lead a thriving department.

The Academy is committed to ensuring that all areas are led by subject specialists. Our team is made of subject specialists who are hardworking, flexible and committed to ensuring that science continues its journey in becoming an outstanding subject area.

As our Leader of Physics, you will shape the curriculum, inspire colleagues, and create engaging, challenging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and build students’ confidence as scientists. You will lead by example—championing innovative teaching, developing staff, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Staff across the Academy work together and share strategies to help everyone deliver good and outstanding lessons. All teaching staff are provided with their own laptop. Schemes of work and a wide variety of teaching resources are held electronically and in hard copy, and we are always looking to develop new and innovative lessons.

You will join a team of committed humanities teachers and leaders. All the staff are enthusiastic, flexible and determined to develop the Learning Area into an outstanding department. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and experienced Head of the Science Faculty, who has introduced many new teaching and learning strategies to improve the quality of education at Oasis Academy Enfield.

Oasis Academy Enfield is an inclusive 11 to 18 academy that is committed to giving children the best possible education. We are located in a new building with state-of-the-art facilities and situated 12 minutes from Enfield Lock train station. The percentage of students achieving top grades at GCSE has risen over the years. Our students progress to universities including Russell Group and other leading universities following a wide range of courses.

We are committed to providing staff with high quality professional development. We hold middle and senior leadership courses run by Institute of Education at UCL open to all staff who want to develop their skills in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. If you wish to grow professionally with our academy, join us and become part of the team to develop an outstanding academy.

For more information about the post as well as an application pack including a full job description, please visit our website or contact the HR Officer.

We welcome informal visits to the Academy from prospective candidates.

Completed applications should be submitted by 8am on Tuesday 10th March 2026.

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 9th March 2026.

Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. Believing that every person, in addition to every child matters, we are working with the wider Oasis Group, transforming schools into Community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

Why you should work for us:

• Pre-created teaching resources which you just need to adapt – saving time and workload.

• Whole class approach to marking and feedback – saving time and workload.

• Opportunities to earn extra money for lunch time duties.

• A wide range of opportunities to progress and make your mark on student wellbeing and progress.

• 1:1 peer instructional coaching and high quality CPD sessions support you to teach great lessons every lesson.

• On-site parking.

• We are a soon to be Trauma Informed Practice school – we have a calm and relational approach to dealing with behaviour issues and ensure our students feel a strong sense of belonging to the academy family.

• Free access to our fully equipped boxing / keep fit gymnasium

• Friendly matches played between staff regularly.

• Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources.

• Access to Oasis Benefits - deals and discounts at hundreds of retailers.

• Up to 25% discount at gyms across the UK.

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Healthcare Cash Plan and dental cover.

To find out more about the benefits, read the OAE wellness charter which is attached to the job pack

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.