Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Chemistry to join a High School based in Sutton.
The High School is seeking an engaging and passionate leader to develop and drive forward Chemistry teaching and learning, as Head of Chemistry.
The successful candidate will have experience of A Level Chemistry teaching, with an excellent record of pupil results, and will feel ready to lead an exceptional department in a school where pupils are motivated, well-behaved and keen to learn.
You will have the organisational skills and drive to shape the vision for Chemistry, ensuring it remains as one of their most successful and popular subjects. You will demonstrate care and love for the subject, so that you can inspire and enthuse their girls in a challenging core subject.
The ability to offer a second science subject to GCSE would be an advantage but is not essential.
This role would suit an experienced teacher or current Head of Department. As a Head of Department, you will have a generous time allowance for leadership, teaching 28 out of 40 periods per week, with a flexible afternoon or morning where working from home is enabled.
At their school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.
Chemistry at the High School
Science is taught as a combined subject in Years 7 and 8, with Chemistry as a separate subject from Year 9 upwards. The department has two specialist teaching laboratories and its own preparation space. As part of a large Science team, the department is housed within the Science and Mathematics office in their STEAM Building.
About the High School
The High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. They are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with their A Level results placing them 69th in national rankings in 2024.
The High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Employee benefits include:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Membership of the flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
* 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Good transport links
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Interviews will take place the same week.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
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