Subject Leader Chemistry
Kings Heath Secondary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0QP28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main scale to UPS - TLR 2a
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced head of chemistry to lead our thriving science department and teach sciences to GCSE level. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to contribute to the strategic direction of chemistry and science across the school.
We have a fantastic science department with fully equipped brand new labs, strong GCSE results and a dedicated science technician.
If you are passionate about chemistry and are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic and forward thinking school.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
What the school offers its staff
We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQ’s and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. This post comes with the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of chemistry and science across the school, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.
We believe in education the whole child having a comprehensive programme of trips, visits and extracurricular activities which we believe to be just as important as their timetabled lessons.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kings Heath Secondary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 783 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Heath Secondary School website
- Email address
- j.phelan@khss.org.uk
Kings Heath Secondary School is an 11-16 seven form entry secondary school located in South Birmingham.
Arranging a visit to Kings Heath Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.phelan@khss.org.uk.
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