Head of Chemistry

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Chemistry, to join us as Head of Chemistry and contribute to the ongoing development of the faculty.

A commitment to promoting the highest possible academic success and all-round development of our students is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented and well-motivated teacher to join our large, innovative and supportive Science faculty.

The successful candidate will have an affinity with young people and be outward thinking in their approach to teaching and learning with the enthusiasm to develop these popular subjects and a vision to continue the excellent work already undertaken. You must have very good subject knowledge and be committed to raising the achievement and aspirations of all students. An ability, or willingness, to teach to A Level is essential.

You will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner; committed to achieving and sustaining high standards of Learning and Teaching.

• Have an enthusiastic and inspirational approach to the delivery of Science across the full 11-18 age range.

• Have positive classroom management skills, high expectations and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

• Be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to work with other high achieving professionals.

• Be active and involved in the extra-curricular life of the faculty.

• Have existing middle leadership experience, or be ready to take the next step into leadership.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd October at 9am

Interview Date: Friday 25th October

The Trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic people priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer that includes:

• Discounts in retail stores, entertainment and supermarkets
• Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
• Free parking

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Karen Key (Headteacher) on kky@knutsfordacademy.org.uk or 01565 632277.

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and appropriate online searches in line with the requirements in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024).

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. 

The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.