Deadline is today

  • Job start date

    27 August 2024

  • Closing date

    3 July 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 June 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/ UPS + TLR 2B

Additional allowances

TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Subject Leader of Chemistry here at Bishop Justus Church of England School. The successful applicant will provide outstanding teaching and learning and leadership of the Chemistry department to secure high attainment of students and to collaborate effectively with colleagues to design and deliver engaging curricula.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bishop Justus, a large and dynamic Church of England school in the busy suburb of Bromley. Our school vision and ethos are at the centre of what we do, we care about and educate the whole child, combining excellent education with a firm and moral grounding so our learners can give back to their communities.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Be an excellent Teacher of Chemistry (must have taught Chemistryup to KS5);
  • Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
  • Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
  • Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
  • Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
  • Be committed to co-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
  • Be committed to continuing professional learning;
  • Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
  • Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status;
  • Have some leadership experience;

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
  • A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
  • A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
  • A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
  • A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About Bishop Justus CofE School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1365 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

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Arranging a visit to Bishop Justus CofE School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

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