Role: Qualified Physicist Area: Ascot, Berkshire Start: September 2024 or January 2025 Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive, Dependent on experience School type: Independent Gender of entry: Girls Age: Secondary A highly reputable independent school in Ascot, Berkshire, is seeking a fully qualified Physicist to join their permanent staff team later this year. This prestigious institution is known for its commitment to excellence and its supportive and inspiring environment. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Physicist to contribute to the school's outstanding academic reputation. Please note that this is not a teaching role.Key Responsibilities: *Provide subject-specific expertise and support within the Physics Department. *Collaborate with the teaching staff to enhance the Physics curriculum and educational materials. *Conduct and oversee experiments and practical demonstrations, ensuring all health and safety standards are met. *Maintain and manage the Physics laboratories and equipment. *Assist in the development and implementation of innovative teaching methods and resources. *Support students with advanced Physics projects and research, offering guidance and mentorship. *Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with advancements in the field of Physics. *Contribute to the broader scientific community within the school through participation in events, clubs, and extracurricular activities.Requirements: *A degree in Physics or a closely related field. *Extensive experience and expertise in Physics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and experimental work. *Excellent organizational and laboratory management skills. *Strong communication and interpersonal skills. *Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and support staff. *A commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive learning environment. *Experience in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential. *A passion for Physics and a dedication to inspiring young minds.What We Offer: *A supportive and collaborative working environment. *Opportunities for professional development and career progression. *Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. *The chance to work in a prestigious and forward-thinking institution. *A competitive salary and benefits package.This is a permanent position, with a start date in either September 2024 or January 2025. If you are a qualified Physicist looking for a rewarding and impactful role in a top-tier independent school, we would love to hear from you.For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interviewAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website#J-18808-Ljbffr