Subject Leader for Chemistry
Kings Heath Secondary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0QP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
Additional allowances
TLR £3,391
Recruitment & Retention allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be part of a fantastic team at a school going through an exciting period of expansion and development?
Do you believe that character & experiences are just as valuable as personal achievements?
Do you want to be part of a school with excellent CPD opportunities for growth and development?
Then Kings Secondary School is for you.
Position – Subject Lead - Chemistry (TLR £3,391)
Recruitment and retention allowance available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.
To start September 2025 or as soon as possible
Kings Heath Secondary School is a maintained school is an 11-16 seven form entry secondary school located in South Birmingham. We are a thriving school with a strong focus on providing an excellent education for our students. Our values of belonging, aspiration and respect are embedded in all that we do and we support our students to embody these values.
We are seeking an exceptional 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 thriving science department with fully equipped brand new labs, excellent GCSE results and a dedicated science technician. 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 timetables lessons.
If you are passionate about chemistry and committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic and forward thinking school
Visits to the school are encouraged to see us in action
You will need to be:
- self-motivated and enthusiastic
- passionate about supporting students to achieve the very best they can
- able to inspire students, parents and staff
- be fully committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive environment for everyone
- have excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and tenacity
For further information or an informal discussion about the position, please e-mail Mr Harchowal (Head of Subject on p.harchowal@khss.org.uk or Mrs C Holmes (HR & Cover Manager) on c.holmes@khss.org.uk , applications to be e-mailed to c.holmes@khss.org.uk
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Please note we do not accept CV’s
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 2nd May 2025
Candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school, please contact Mrs C Holmes (HR & cover Manager) on 0121 675 5964 or c.holmes@khss.org.uk to make arrangements.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via e-mail. If you provide an e-mail address all correspondence will be by e-mail.
An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have an opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at interview.
Application forms can be found on our website www.khss.org.uk Completed applications can be sent to c.holmes@khss.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to c.holmes@khb.bham.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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 size
- 780 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Heath Secondary School website
- Email address
- c.holmes@khb.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01216755964
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 c.holmes@khb.bham.sch.uk.
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