Job Introduction
The School
Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school’s recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.
We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. These are the tenets of 'The Calthorpe Way'. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.
Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.
Job/Person Summary
We wish to recruit a Head of Chemistry to join our Science Team. As a Head of Chemistry, you will provide strong leadership, oversee the curriculum development, ensure high-quality teaching practices, manage departmental activities and support student achievement in Chemistry.
Salary: MPR/UPR plus allowance TLR2b of £5,876 per annum
Start: 13 April 2026 (or 1 Sep 2026)
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be found.
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Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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