Director of Chemistry (maternity cover)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Director of Chemistry, to join our excellent Science Department as maternity cover from June 2025.
The Role
This is a maternity cover role for until the end of the summer term 2026, or earlier if they chose to return earlier.
The successful candidate will
* Teach at all key stages, 3, 4 and 5
* Be a successful leader
* Have proven track record of raising achievement
* Be driven and passionate about securing positive outcomes for students
* Be joining a highly supportive school, where staff work together as a strong team
We offer
* An aspirational vision of education
* A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
* A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
* A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
* Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.
The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.
Key Application Dates
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 25 February
Interview date: Friday 28 February
Start Date: June 2025
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Our commitment
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the and person specification.