Curriculum Lead / Head of Chemistry

Salary: MPS1-UPS3 + TLR2c (£7,847.00)

Start Date: September 2023

Contract: Permanent

CEO: Mr TB Tapping

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Lewis-Dale 

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy

As a growing and now oversubscribed Catholic secondary school, St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is keen to appoint an aspiring middle leader as our next Curriculum Lead of Chemistry to join our excellent Science Department.  

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is proud of the academic achievements of our students at all key stages, but we also have a clear focus on developing the ‘whole child’. Our Catholic ethos is at the heart of our school community, and strengthens us in all that we do. Also, our FLAME character development programme keeps our focus firmly on developing children holistically, while supporting staff and students’ wellbeing. 

Our September 2022 Ofsted inspection report said:

‘St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn is a Good school where pupils value their teachers and the Leadership team invests time in all staff, ensuring they feel supported with their workload and wellbeing.’

‘All pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities, benefit from studying an ambitious curriculum and from having dedicated lessons that help them to develop as individuals.’

‘There is a settled atmosphere in lessons and around school, and lessons are purposeful.’ 

The Role 

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Chemistry who has the ambition and drive to lead a high performing team. You will have high expectations of both pupils and staff, as well as demonstrating an excellent subject knowledge and being passionate about chemistry education.  

Our Science Department has a long history of success with KS4 and KS5 outcomes and achievement, where students regularly go on to study science disciplines at university. As Curriculum Lead for Chemistry, you would be working alongside a Curriculum Lead of Physics and Head of Department, who is a Biology specialist, as well as an established team of scientists. 

You will be leading the development of curriculum within chemistry and looking at opportunities to further engage with students across the whole school to promote a love for the subject.

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Completed application forms should be submitted by email to recruitment@stjosephs.uk.net by 9am on Friday 12th April 2024. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the School Business Manager vhenry@stjosephs.uk.net.  

Interview dates to be confirmed.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.