Head of Chemistry - for September 2025

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is an Outstanding and World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. We are looking to appoint a collaborative and inspirational subject leader of Chemistry, to join our highly effective Faculty, from September 2025.

12 dedicated labs and 2 prep rooms, house our team of specialist Science Teachers and Technicians, in a school where students are motivated and thrive in a culture of achievement and success. Students across all Key Stages are given multiple opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom to develop a love of science. In Key Stage 4 and 5, students are invited to take part in Science Olympiads; at Key Stage 3 a successful Harry Potter Club runs weekly; and throughout the years, for all students, various activities actively promoting women in science and give students the opportunity to hear from exciting and engaging guest speakers. We regularly welcome an Urban Farm into school and each year students nurture and hatch their very own Chicks. We are the home of innovative opportunities for students, extending their learning across all areas of science. Recently our science students have had a visit from a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society who has worked with and written books with Tim Peake. 

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hardworking teacher looking to grow with and develop a highly successful department. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational professional who has a real love for their subject, and the drive to use creative approaches in their teaching and mentoring across all key stages. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Head of Biology, Head of Physics and Director of Science. Our ideal candidate will be keen to take an active role in the wider school community, embracing every opportunity to promote Science.

This post is full-time permanent, from 1 September 2025.

Accreditations

Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form continues to be an Outstanding school and our recent Quality Assurance Review (QAR) with Challenge Partners the lead reviewer wrote ‘It was an absolute pleasure reviewing your school, it was inspirational’ which again confirmed that we are a Leading School. We also have World Class School Accreditation, supporting our absolute committed to providing the very best education for our students.

Why work for Tolworth Girls’?

Employee wellbeing is a key part of our values and noted by Ofsted, that it is prioritised at TGS. We have a wide range of incentives to engage staff and ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Our benefits include Teachers Pension; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; free flu jabs; discounted membership for the on-site gym and free on-site parking. We have an employee assistance programme, which includes free counselling services, plus colleagues enjoy many opportunities for personal and professional development and coaching. We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues, which are publicly available, online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and all safeguarding checks.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:            31 January 2025

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Application is via TES, referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in the application.