Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry (TLR 2C) – Outstanding Inner London School

We are actively looking to recruit and appoint a talented and qualified (UK QTS) Head of Chemistry to start September. This is a full time, permanent position.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Science Teacher and Chemistry specialist, looking for career progression. If successful, you will join a leading science department and teaching team as Head of Chemistry.

This is an outstanding graded Inner London Secondary School, recognised nationally for its pupil progress, popular with staff, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate chemistry teacher ready for that next step!

DO NOT MISS OUT – Science Teacher and Head of Chemistry (TLR 2C) – APPLY TODAY!

APPLICANTS:

 Qualified Science Teacher required!

·        UK QTS & UK experience a MUST

·        Chemistry specialist required – ability to teach across KS3, 4 & 5

·        Ability to teach all 3 sciences across KS3 & 4

·        Strong subject knowledge required – GCSE & A Levels

·        Science / Chemistry based degree (2:1 or 1st Class)

·        Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching science required!

·        Previous management / leadership experience ideally required!

·        Perfect for an ambitious science teacher with clear career aspirations!

ROLE:

·        Head of Chemistry

·        Permanent & Full-Time position

·        September 2026 start

·        Salary: Inner London - MPS / UPS + TLR 2C

·        Excellent Science Department & HOD in place

·        GCSE & A Level results are Outstanding

·        Teach all 3 sciences across KS3 & 4 – Chemistry up to & including KS5 / A Level

·        Proactive approach to staff CPD

SCHOOL:

·        OFSTED Outstanding School

·        Aged 11-18yrs – over 1,000 pupils

·        High performing state school – leading in Teaching & Learning

·        Fantastic KS4 & KS5 results!

·        Excellent Teaching & Learning throughout the school

·        Excellent resources and facilities

·        Inner London – ZONE 2 location – Borough of Southwark

·        Excellent transport links – London Overground & free parking 

To apply for this Head of Chemistry, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Head of Chemistry role now and will be interviewing ASAP. 

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Head of Chemistry role. As a Head of Chemistry, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Chemistry candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.  This Head of Chemistry post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Head of Chemistry opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Head of Chemistry role within 48 hours. 

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Science Teacher & Head of Chemistry (TLR 2C) – Outstanding Inner London School