Thomas Telford School seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Chemistry to join our outstanding and supportive department.
This is a role for a teacher wishing to take the next step in their career or an experienced teacher/Head of Department, who can lead a team of committed and talented teachers, as well as inspiring the next generation of chemists. Leadership experience is not essential, but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead a department.
Thomas Telford School has always been at the forefront of educational developments nationally, by pioneering radical ways of organising and delivering education since its opening in 1991. We have been consistently graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and are always among the top performing schools in England.
Staff at Thomas Telford School are afforded highly desirable working conditions such as:
* One day per week non-teaching for planning, preparation and assessment.
* An environment where students are always positive, have a love of learning and behaviour is exemplary based on an understanding of mutual respect between staff and students.
* State of the art classroom and IT facilities.
* Free use of the onsite Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool.
* Opportunities to work collaboratively with our family of schools (Walsall, Sandwell and Madeley Academies) with considerable potential for career progression.
* Opportunities to work with our Teaching School delivering best practice workshops with our Trainee Teachers.
* Opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities available to students.
* Generous performance related pay achieved by almost every employee of the School annually.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and high performing organisation. Thomas Telford School is proud to have a happy and supportive working environment where employees are truly valued.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from under ’Job Vacancies’ on the ‘Quick Link’ tab. Please send your application form to The Associate Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to hr@ttsonline.net .
Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025.
The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date for applications; early applications are welcome.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.