What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Lead a strong and experienced Chemistry department alongside the Head of Science
• Further improve the outcomes for students in Chemistry at Twynham School
• Further shape the Chemistry curriculum in all key stages to ensure that it is exciting and challenging
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
You are likely to be someone who:
• Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher
• Is an emergent and aspirational leader ready to take on additional responsibilities
• Has a clear understanding of effective pedagogy
• Is ambitious for wider school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
Will embrace our highly supportive and professional approach to education
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
Are you seeking a role that will challenge and excite you? Are you ambitious for leadership in an organisation which champions a progressive and transformative approach to edcuation?
We are seeking a Head of Chemistry at Twynham School to join our exciting journey.
Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) have federated teaching structures enabling us to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Head of Chemistry at Twynham School. You will be part of a leadership group leading Chemistry across both of our schools with a particular responsibility for the department at Twynham School.
This is a truly exceptional and very rare opportunity for a talented colleague.
What we can offer you
Twynham School and The Grange School can offer you:
• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarded professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A strong and supportive leadership team, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 878073 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date is Monday 21st October at 8am. Interviews Wednesday 23rd October. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.