Head of Chemistry: Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

HEAD OF CHEMISTRY

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to lead our Chemistry provision. Our Science Department thrives on the notions of inclusion, creativity and enthusiasm for the subject. We deliver a broad curriculum building science skills through high-quality. The Science team is led by a Head of Science and each curriculum area has its own subject specialist lead, as such the post holder will receive support from a highly experienced subject leader, whilst having the autonomy to continue to develop and expand the Chemistry provision in the school.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the Chemistry curriculum and how this can be taught in an inspiring way to maximise exam success, whilst developing a love for subject and an engagement with the discipline. We are looking for someone who can spark students’ enthusiasm for the subject, and help them to see the opportunities that come with a sound grasp of a core science subject. Applicants should also be able to evidence a proven track record of high impact in teaching, learning and curriculum excellence, to support strong outcomes and learning experiences. The ability to extend students’ engagement beyond the school day, through extra-curricular would be an advantage.

The department attained strong results last summer, and we are looking to continue this upward trend moving forward.

Our ideal candidate will display:

•      A passion for teaching Chemistry with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations.

•      Experience of leading the teaching of Chemistry at all Key Stages with a good curriculum knowledge and understanding of GCSE and A-Level Physics requirements. 

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a good school with a strong track record of achievement.  We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all. 

As well as offering you a competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme, there are also many additional benefits of working within one of our Trust schools, some of which are summarised below:

• A supportive and collegiate staffing team

• A strategic programme of personalised CPD is offered, to help you plan your future career

• As a Trust with both selective and non-selective schools, staff secondment opportunities are available

• Access to a range of career enhancing qualifications including National Professional Qualifications (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL), as well as industry specific qualifications e.g. AAT; BIFM and Masters degrees

• Staff social events

• Staff enrichment opportunities e.g. Art classes, Book Club and Sporting activities

• Opportunities to participate in a varied programme of school trips, 

• A policy of promoting from within (where possible).

• Access to coaching and mentoring and an assortment of intra school and Trust to Trust collaborative opportunities 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 October with interviews from 21 October with a view to a 01 January 2022 start.  

As a Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

School-based roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to self-declare any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

 All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.