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Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry

Barnhill Community High School

Hillingdon

  • New
Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January
Apply by:
28 November 2024

Job overview

Head of Chemistry

MPR/UPR

TLR 2b

Permanent

January or Easter 2025 start

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Science department at Barnhill Community High School.

Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.

Staff wellbeing

We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing offer that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

We are looking for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of Chemistry with the commitment to helping our students achieve their potential in all areas of school life.

Comments from the recent Ofsted inspection

Leaders have high aspirations for pupils

Pupils here show respect for all. They are polite, friendly and confident in expressing their views.

They develop a real interest in their studies.

Teachers have good subject knowledge. They use this well to develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding. They present subject content with clarity and question pupils skilfully.

Pupils learn without disruption. They show very positive attitudes to their learning.

Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.

School leaders and governors work with commitment and intelligence.

Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding

 Further Information -

To apply for this post, please use the 'quick links' on the TES website or email a letter of application and completed application form (available on the school website: www.barnhill.school) to HR@barnhill.school Applications by post are also welcome.

CVs will not be accepted.

Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

Please see link to the Child protection policy

Microsoft Word - Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy - Barnhill _October 2022_.doc (mlp.org.uk)

Please note that we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Closing Date 28th November 2024

Attached documents

About Barnhill Community High School

Barnhill Community High School is a high-performing over-subscribed secondary school and sixth form serving the community of Hillingdon. Our ethos is based upon the values of respect, wisdom, aspiration and community. Students are challenged and supported to be their best by expert and committed teachers. These values are captured by our school ethos: Together, achieving our best.

We pride ourselves in providing an exceptional, all-round education that enables each child to try everything on offer, to find out what they really enjoy and are good at.

The capacity to engage pupils at many different levels is central to education at Barnhill and we offer very high standards of learning and care; both inside and outside the classroom. Talented and committed staff work with our pupils to achieve these ends.

The school is grounded in the strength of relationships between staff, students and families that are the foundation of all great communities. Barnhill is tremendously diverse in terms of the academic and cultural backgrounds of its students and we celebrate this diversity.

Mr J Jones
Headteacher

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