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Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry

Valentines High School

Redbridge

Salary:
Main Scale plus TLR 2B
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
18 March 2019

Job overview

Head of Chemistry

Main Scale with a TLR 2B

September 2019

We are looking for applicants who will ensure the department remains at the forefront of teaching and learning practice.  The post offers an exceptional opportunity for a teacher with vision to achieve further progression in the future.  

You will teach in a dynamic department committed to high achievement.  Ability to teach GCSE and A level is essential.  The post is ideal for an experienced teacher wishing to pursue their career in a successful teaching school with an excellent reputation.


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About Valentines High School

Valentines High School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Ilford, Essex. Its motto translates from Latin as "in harmony, achieving excellence". There are approximately 1,291 students on the school roll. The school is proud of its diversity, with 78% of pupils speaking English as an additional language. 

Valentines High School has been a Teaching School since 2011. This status allows the school to offer professional development to other schools in the area, as well as providing high-quality training for its own staff. Founded in 1901, the school opened a new sixth-form centre in 2007.

Headteacher

Richard Laws

Values and vision

At Valentines High School, traditional values of discipline, respect and good behaviour are combined with leading-edge practice in teaching and learning. Teachers aim to help students develop into happy, educated young people with the desire and drive to succeed.

As a high-performing Teaching School, Valentines High School strives to offer the very best facilities for students. These include state-of-the-art physical education facilities such as an astro-turf pitch and tennis courts, a gym and sports hall. Pupils also benefit from a drama studio, a music room and a set of new science labs.

Ofsted report

“Performance management is highly effective. There is robust monitoring of teaching and learning, with leaders at all levels involved in the process. The school is keen to develop its middle leaders and they, like other staff, really appreciate the opportunities they have for further professional development.”

View Valentines High School’s latest Ofsted report

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