Head of Chemistry

Start date: 1^st September 2024

Head of Chemistry

Full time , part time would be considered 

Teachers Pay scale MPR/UPR plus TLR (2c £3,214pa)

Opportunity for Second in Science TLR (2a £7,847pa)

Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Head of Chemistry to join our successful, supportive and well-resourced Science faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that inspirational teaching makes learning in Chemistry exciting and relevant and that the curriculum is engaging, effective and supports our learners to achieve excellent outcomes. They will have a clear vision for what constitutes excellence in Chemistry teaching and will have a commitment to building interest and enthusiasm for Chemistry across the school.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of supporting learners to make progress in Chemistry. They will be a reflective individual with a good understanding of effective pedagogy, informed by research. They will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and will actively support and develop colleagues.

The Head of Chemistry will lead on the quality of teaching and learning, the curriculum and assessment across KS4 and KS5 Chemistry, working closely with the Head of Faculty.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

To apply and for further information, please visit our school website www.queenkatherine.org

Closing date for applications: by 9am on Monday 5^th February 2024

Interview date: Thursday 8^th February 2024

If you have any queries, please contact HR at

applications@thefellstrust.org