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Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry

Tes Schools Recruitment

Ealing

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
2 March 2025

Job overview

The School, one of London’s leading independent day schools, has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Head of Chemistry to lead the Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

They are looking for a well-qualified graduate of Chemistry to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Chemistry and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

“Teaching here is all about enthusing students through in-depth conversations about the subject. It’s what teaching should be!”

-  Head of Biology

About the School

The school is a leading academic day school. The girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and they offer a warm and supportive community. They occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of The Trust, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, they can offer a variety of benefits.

  • Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme
  • Access to The Trust's central training and development programme
  • Free lunches during term time

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2025 (4pm)

Interviews will take place week commencing Tuesday 11th March 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. 

The trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.

Please include REF: MH2164832 job id in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.

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