Teacher of Science - Subject Leader Chemistry

Hamstead Hall Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR 2a £3,528

Teacher of Science - Subject Leader Chemistry job summary

Reports to: Head of Department

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale/UPR + TLR 2a £3,528

Hamstead Hall Academy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Teacher of Science. A heavily oversubscribed 11 - 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone with a vision for high quality provision and the passion and determination to implement this vision.

We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.

Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

Our ‘5 Ps - Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.

PRIDE - PERSISTENCE - PATIENCE - PREPARATION - PROGRESS

We are looking for someone who is:

* An outstanding and effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards.

* An excellent communicator with interpersonal skills and can think strategically.

* Knowledge of the Curriculum requirements at (KS3, 4 & 5)

* Experienced in implementing strategies to improve attitudes to learning and outcomes .

* A strategic thinker who will inspire staff and students to reach their full potential.

* A warm person with high levels of emotional intelligence.

Why join Hamstead Hall Academy Trust?

Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We want to support our staff in and outside of work.

We offer all our staff a comprehensive range of benefits, these include

• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential support and advice
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Refer a friend scheme with monetary rewards
• Contributions to eye tests and money towards frames/ lenses
• Free annual Flu and Covid vaccines
• Instant discounts off many retailers, restaurants, holidays and gyms through our Employee Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Generous allocation of PPA
• Extensive supportive ETC programme
• Curriculum structure of 4 periods a day which supports a reduction in planning and workload demands
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its academies. All academies follow a rigorous selection process to screen out and discourage unsuitable applicants. We require all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Before appointment, you will be required to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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 Hamstead Hall Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hamstead Hall Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamstead-hall-academy

Hamstead Hall Academy is a successful, heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.
Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Student and staff wellbeing are highly valued at Hamstead Hall Academy.
Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.
PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

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