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Head of Chemistry

Aston Education
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bromley, Kent BR1 1RW, England

Salary

£42 - £65 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A secondary academy in Lewisham, Southeast London is seeking a Head of Chemistry to start in April or September 2025.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £38,836 to £60,154 per annum, along with a TLR and additional benefits.
  • Candidates should possess QTS/QTLS and have a passion for Chemistry, aiming to enhance the curriculum and support the Science department.
  • The role involves teaching across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with a focus on challenging all abilities and fostering extracurricular activities.
  • Ideal applicants will have experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives, contributing to a vibrant school environment.

Job: Head of Chemistry

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: April 2025 or September 2025

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS £38,836 - £60,154 per annum (inner London) + TLR

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of Chemistry to make a major contribution to their excellent Science department.

The School and the MAT offer:

  • An extensive support network
  • Teachers’ pension
  • Excellent professional development programme
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Free parking
  • Excellent facilities

The core purpose of this Head of Chemistry post is to contribute to the continuing development of the Chemistry curriculum and to the overall development of the Science department. This role will involve the teaching of all age groups on KS3, KS4 and KS5.

You will be passionate about Chemistry and have a resolve to make a real difference to their pupils through your leadership of the curriculum, teaching and professional development of colleagues in Science.

You will be joining a highly skilled team where teachers are committed to ensuring that students are successful and achieve their full potential.

Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages 3, 4 and 5 within lessons and the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be of importance to you. A keen interest/experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

This is a vibrant and oversubscribed school and it’s part of a respected medium size Multi-Academy Trust.

This is a great opportunity for a current or aspiring Head of Chemistry with QTS/QTLS to contribute to the Academy’s continued success.  

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of Chemistry job, tarja.aila@astoneducation.co.uk or call on 07399 399 753. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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