Head of Chemistry

Summary:

Head of Chemistry job opportunity at a prestigious girls' school. Lead a successful department with a focus on academic excellence.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and pastoral care, dedicated to empowering young women and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

The Opportunity:

Join a thriving department as the Head of Chemistry and lead a team of dedicated educators. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in teaching and learning, while maintaining high academic standards and inspiring high-achieving students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a successful department with a focus on academic excellence and student achievement.
• Deliver and oversee innovative, engaging, and academically rigorous teaching at all key stages.
• Ensure high-quality curriculum provision across KS3, GCSE, and A Level.
• Monitor and analyse pupil progress data to support individual student success.
• Maintain high standards of assessment, marking, recording, and feedback.
• Provide clear vision and strategic direction for the department.
• Support and develop colleagues through lesson observation, marking scrutiny, and appraisal.
• Lead weekly departmental meetings and contribute to whole-school professional development.
• Manage the departmental budget and resources effectively.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and conduct risk assessments.
• Promote Chemistry within the school and to prospective pupils and parents.
• Provide a stimulating programme of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong subject knowledge and experience in teaching Chemistry at all key stages.
• Proven leadership experience in a departmental role or willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to manage a departmental budget and resources effectively.

Preferred

• Experience in leading a department and driving innovation in teaching and learning.
• Experience with professional development and mentoring of new teachers.
• Involvement in external networks or science forums.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.