Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Head of Chemistry to join our fantastic Science department. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £30,000 - £46,525 per annum (M1 to UP3) and in addition, TLR 2.3, £7,847 per annum.
It is offered on a full time and permanent basis.
To start: September 2024
Opportunity:
Are you a passionate and innovative educator with expertise in Chemistry? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious professional to join our oversubscribed upper school which is committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our students.
Our thriving Science department is currently recruiting for a Head Chemistry. The department is very well resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach large amounts of Chemistry at GCSE and A Level.
We can offer you:
- Highly motivated and ambitious students
- An opportunity to further develop your skills
- An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
- A positive, supportive community of staff, Academy Committee members, the Trust and parents
- An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
We are looking for someone who can:
- Support the head of faculty in developing the quality of teaching and learning within Chemistry.
- Support in the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively
- Ideally we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of:
- Teaching Science and Chemistry at GCSE and A-Level and who has a proven track record of effective teaching and successful outcomes for students,
- Excellent subject knowledge coupled with an ability to deliver inspirational lessons.
- The use of technology to effectively to enhance student's learning
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Cheri Draga on 012 028 563 13 or by emailing recruitment@queenelizabeths.com
About our School
Our school vision of a Commitment to Hope permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
At Queen Elizabeth's school, our aim is to provide the best possible education for students of all abilities and interests. Above all, our commitment is to provide a safe, secure and happy environment for every student in the school.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
- A genuine commitment to supporting professional development
- A supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
- Free onsite parking
- Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
- A range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
- Professional Development
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work
- Flexible Working
- Pension
- Staff Wellbeing
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Advert end date: 6th May 2024 12:00AM
Further Information
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will also need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.