Subject Leader of Chemistry

Oaks Park High School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: UPS/MPS + TLR 2B
• Additional allowances:

  UPS/MPS + TLR 2B

Subject Leader of Chemistry job summary

Subject Leader of Chemistry

MPS/UPS (Outer London)

TLR 2B

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Chemists and Scientists? Do you possess a deep understanding and enthusiasm for the subject? Join us at Oaks Park High School where we are excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate Science teacher to join our team and Lead Chemistry at KS4 and KS5.

At Oaks Park High School, you’ll become part of a dynamic and supportive team, led by an experienced and knowledgeable Curriculum Leader of Science who is dedicated to fostering professional growth and ensuring a positive working environment. Our teachers are empowered with the tools they need to succeed, working in well designed laboratories equipped with modern technology and facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning. You will be part of a collaborative culture where being the best you can be is encouraged, and support is always at hand to help you thrive.

Our school is proud of its strong academic record. Students and staff work hard to ensure the best academic outcomes. Last year the percentage of students achieving Chemistry 9-5 at GCSE and A*-C at A-Level were above the national average. In addition to our drive of delivering the best possible outcomes for students, we have strong pastoral care strategies to best support our students and their families.

What We Offer:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and approx. 400 students in the Sixth Form.

• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment

• A positive, high-performing Science department with a proven track record of exceptional outcomes across the full range of qualifications.

• Professional development opportunities to support your career advancement.

• Access to excellent modern facilities that enhance the learning experience.

• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on "Learning Together, Achieving Together."

• Medical and well-being support for all staff, provided at no cost.

Qualifications and Experience:

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you demonstrate in your application the skills and experience required for the post

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away.

Application Deadline: 9.00AM on Sunday 3rd May. Early applications are welcome and the advert may be closed if sufficient applications are received by the closing date.

Interview Dates: Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates.

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

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 Oaks Park High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1783 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaks Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaks-park-high-school

Oaks Park High School is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school which is expanding the number on roll to meet community demand. The school prides itself on being an ambitious and supportive multi-cultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do. Oaks Park is highly regarded for its exceptional pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment.
The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, with very good transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station only a four minute walk away.

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