Assistant Head of Science - Head of Chemistry

The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2EX

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn Term/September 2026

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £45,323.00 - £59,270.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £8,222 + benefits

Assistant Head of Science - Head of Chemistry job summary

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts. This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values.

We can offer you:

A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and priorities

A health care plan covering dental, physiotherapy and eye care, alongside counselling and fast-track consultant appointments

Excellent professional development and clear opportunities for progression through our extensive CPD programme

Chromebook devices for all staff and students to support innovative teaching and reduce workload

Friendly, supportive colleagues and a collaborative departmental culture

Polite, well-mannered students who take pride in their appearance and achievements

A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and enrichment opportunities

Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts

We are looking for:

An experienced ‘A level’ teacher to work alongside the Head of Science to improve the teaching and learning provision in Chemistry.

A qualified and enthusiastic team player who has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in the classroom.

A teacher who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed

An experienced teacher to provide leadership and direction for Chemistry within the department and ensure it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives

A teacher who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

A teacher with a continued commitment to their own professional development

Applications are welcomed from qualified and experienced teachers. The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department. Every member of staff receives the opportunity to complete a full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) training course for 3 days.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive school and departments that thrive on good humour and team work then please apply. Last date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 1st March 2026. Interviews to be held week commencing 9 March 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Streetly Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Streetly Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-streetly-academy

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