Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Required to start: September 2024 

Lead Teacher of Chemistry

MPR/UPR (+ TLR 2b)

Leeds Mathematics School are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Lead Teacher of Chemistry. In this role, you will

·      Lead and manage the Chemistry department at Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS), to ensure that LMaS fulfils its vision of teaching and learning in Chemistry, and all students achieve outstanding outcomes in Chemistry.

·      Ensure that the Principal’s vision for curriculum and pedagogy is achieved and embedded.

·      Teach A-level Chemistry.

·      Be a tutor with responsibility for the academic and personal development of each of the students in a form group.

·      Contribute actively to the successful delivery of the whole vision for Leeds Mathematics School, including LMaS’ commitment to providing coherent and impactful

o  extra-curricular, super-curricular, sporting and cultural programmes alongside the academic timetable;

o  outreach enrichment programmes for high-attaining KS2, 3 and 4 students;

o  CPD programmes for primary and secondary teachers.

in schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire region.

If you are the ideal applicant, you will have

·      A strong honours degree in Chemistry, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of Chemistry.

·      Current experience of teaching outstanding lessons to high-attaining secondary or post-16 students.

·      Passionate commitment to the power of education to ‘change the deal’ for disadvantaged students.

·      Current or recent successful leadership experience of a highly effective Chemistry department.

About us:

Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) (www.lmas.ac.uk) is a brand-new specialist sixth form college for high-attaining mathematicians in the Leeds city and West Yorkshire region. All LMaStudents study Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Levels. In Year 12 they study two of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Mandarin Chinese, and in Year 13 they continue one of these to A level.

Our unique, enriched curriculum prepares our students for the next stage of their educational journey. We support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that will enable and empower them to make significant future contributions to this region, to their communities, and to global society. We are committed to ensuring that every LMaStudent achieves highly and leaves LMaS with many and meaningful choices available to them: in their learning, in their careers, in their lives.

We moved into our stunning new school in November 2023. This is located in the heart of Leeds, on The Headrow. The facilities for teaching and learning are exceptional, to support our evidence-led and research-informed curriculum and pedagogy. Our ongoing professional development is central to the vision, purpose and day-to-day practice of LMaS.

We welcomed our first cohort of 70 students in September 2023. One third are female or female-identifying, and one third are from the most disadvantaged postcodes in the region. We are determined to increase both these proportions.

What LMaS and the GORSE Trust can offer you:

As part of the GORSE trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team, as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a local government pension scheme.

·      A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·      Specsavers scheme.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to info@lmas.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 322 5948.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role or would like to know more about Leeds Mathematics School, please contact the Principal, Robert Wilne (robert.wilne@lmas.ac.uk). 

If you submit an electronic application, we do not also require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10 May 2024 at 09:00

Interviews will take place at Leeds Mathematics School, 105 Albion Street, Leeds, date to be confirmed.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. 

We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.