5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January or April 2027

  • Closing date

    1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Science Department are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Head of Chemistry with a love of education to join a great team, encouraging all pupils to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently nine highly committed teachers who strive for excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic life of the school.

The Science Department is a well-resourced department, with a team of science technicians in its own dedicated building. The department runs a variety of trips for all year groups each academic year such as ‘GCSE Science Live’ and Winchester Science Museum. The team also run a variety of STEAM activities both in school and with supplementary trips through the excellent links that they have made with businesses and organisations.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Chemistry who will:

  • Oversee the planning, delivery and quality of Chemistry teaching across the department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
  • Work closely with the Head of Science to support the strategic development and effective running of the Chemistry provision, contributing to departmental planning, curriculum development, quality assurance and the implementation of whole-department priorities.
  • Ensure all teaching and learning resources are of a high-quality.
  • Support and advise non-specialist Chemistry teachers and student teachers on placement, helping to build their subject knowledge, confidence and teaching practice.
  • Provide regular updates on progress, pupil outcomes and areas for improvement through the analysis of assessment.
  • Raise the profile of Chemistry across the school by organising relevant educational trips, visits and enrichment opportunities that bring the subject to life.
  • Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils through inspiring and effective teaching, fostering a passion for Chemistry and enabling all learners to achieve their full academic potential
  • Have excellent subject knowledge
  • Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
  • Teach a standard timetable allocation
  • Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
  • Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
  • Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
  • Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

  • Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
  • Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
  • Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
  • Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
  • Good level of IT literacy
  • Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
  • Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
  • Excellent and effective classroom management skills
  • Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
  • Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
  • A good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

  • Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses

  • To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported

  • A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop

  • Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

  • Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'

  • Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’

  • Onsite parking

  • A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room

  • A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings


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

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

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About Cove School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1007 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Cove School website
Email address
s.downham@coveschool.uk
Phone number
01252 542397
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Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

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