Head of Chemistry, Full-time or Part-time, Permanent weff Easter or September 2025

Head of Chemistry

Required from Easter or September 2025

Full-time or Part-time considered

Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,260 at current rates)

The successful candidate will be able to teach Chemistry to Key Stage 5.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 22nd January 2025

For interview: To be confirmed

We are seeking a talented Head of Chemistry to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive excellence in standards in our popular Science Department.

The science team comprises nine full-time and four part-time science specialist teachers with responsibility for teaching Years 7 to 13. The department is led by the Director of Science, assisted by the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are part of a new build with an additional classroom space in the new block. The standard of equipment and resources is very high. All full-time members of the department have lessons timetabled in their own laboratory and work with a dedicated technician. There are five part-time technicians.

At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher. Further information can be found by visiting the school website Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.