Lead of Chemistry

About this Role

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

About the Lead of Chemistry Role

As the Lead of Chemistry, you will manage the team of Chemistry teachers within the Science department and report to the Head of Science. Your responsibilities will include developing the Chemistry curriculum across all Key Stages (KS3-5) to meet student needs and ensuring students’ academic performance in Chemistry aligns with Academy targets.,

Some of the additional roles the successful candidate will undertake/ be responsible for includes (but is not limited to):

• Keeping up to date and react to national changes in the subject
• Disseminating information, knowledge and research material relevant to the specialist area
• Selecting and sourcing appropriate resources to enhance the delivery of the subject
• Arranging the examination entries with the Academy’s examination officer and subsequent analysis of examination results
• Leading Quality Assurance (QA) within chemistry
• Monitoring student progress across all Key Stages (KS3-5) and take appropriate action with any student not meeting their target grades

What we offer

• Career Growth: Exciting promotional prospects within the school.
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• Professional Development: Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School & Ambition Hub.
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• Supportive Environment: Be part of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations.
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• Daily Perks: Enjoy a freshly prepared hot or cold breakfast and lunch every day.
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• Benefits: Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Bike2Work and a dedicated employee discount platform, Vivup.
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• Focus on your wellbeing: Take advantage of various wellbeing initiatives, including the entitlement to a “wellbeing day.”

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated professional and would be suitable for the right candidate who wants to work in a leading Academy focussed on ensuring that all students achieve or exceed their potential. If you are interested in this role - we want to hear from you! 

About Brooke Weston Academy

Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby. We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom. Our school was founded over 30 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have. We are driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve. Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage. We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.  

How to Apply

If you believe you can make a significant impact in this role and contribute to our Academy, we warmly invite you to apply!

For more information about the Academy and this exciting opportunity, please visit our website at www.brookeweston.org, email us at applications@brookeweston.org, or call us at 01536 396366

Submit your application via our website before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (date to be confirmed) where you will have the opportunity to discuss your experience and vision for the role in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.