Head of Chemistry

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Guildford High School has a well-established Science department and an excellent record of academic success at IGCSE, AS Level, A Level and Oxbridge Entrance standard. Our school is academically strong, and a large number of girls choose Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who will be able to continue to improve upon the already outstanding teaching within the department. The successful candidate will be confident in developing new initiatives and ideas to drive the department forward and will also be detail orientated to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives. The successful candidate should have a warm, friendly and supportive teaching style to nurture the girls’ interest in Chemistry.

Main responsibilities include:

• Managing pupil learning and achievement
• Leading and developing colleagues
• Organisational and financial awareness
• Contribution to pastoral, extra-curricular and school objectives
• Head of department administration

Further information on the role is contained in the application pack, and you will need to apply for this role through our website:  www.guildfordhigh.co.uk/vacancies where you will be directed to complete an online application form. 

The Human Resources department may be contacted on 01483 543 862 or via e-mail: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 8:30am on Monday 25th November 2024.

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 25th November 2024.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and checks with previous employers.