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Head of Chemistry

Required: January 2027

Full Time or Part Time Considered

Main/Upper Pay Range

TLR2b £5,447

Are you looking to make a difference in your job role?

Do you want to work within a team that strives to achieve for student success?

If so, The King John School could be the place for you!

Our PRIDE values are the heartbeat of The King John School - Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality. We are looking for an inspiring individual who will embrace our values and culture to ensure each and every one of our students receive the quality educational experience they deserve.

Here at King John our students are the heart of everything that we do.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Chemistry who will play a pivotal role in the continued development and successes of our Science Faculty. As Head of Chemistry, you will be responsible for the leadership and development of your subject not only within the faculty but across the school.

The successful candidate will need to have the ability to assess and progress key information effectively to identify priorities within the subject area, to secure strong student progress.

Our Academic Plus Programme has contributed to the growing popularity of Chemistry at Key Stage 5, and we are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to build on this success by promoting enrichment opportunities to inspire students to develop their passion for Chemistry and the wider STEM field.

You will need to have exceptional subject knowledge across the curriculum for all key stages.

You will need to strive to demonstrate, embed and uphold the school's PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality in order to support the character development of all students.

Our dedicated, knowledgeable and welcoming team of staff work collaboratively across the school, supporting each other, as we continue to strive for excellence across the school.

We can offer you:

· A dedicated and experienced hardworking team of staff

· Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust

You will need to:

· Possess good behaviour management skills

· Be a good and effective communicator at all levels

· Be open minded, creative and inspirational in your style of teaching

· Commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students

· Utilise a variety of teaching methods and ensure that your lessons are engaging at all levels