Head of Chemistry

Overview

Head of Chemistry - Secondary School Slough

The Head of Chemistry will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and assessment of the Chemistry lessons within their department. They will lead curriculum design in Chemistry. They will ensure that teachers successfully implement the curriculum through high standards of teaching and learning and achievement. They will ensure that students make progress, are nurtured, and supported to achieve their personal best. They will monitor and evaluate practice regularly to ensure that the quality of education students receive is strong.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Chemistry will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and assessment of the Chemistry lessons within their department.
• Lead curriculum design in Chemistry.
• Ensure that teachers successfully implement the curriculum through high standards of teaching and learning and achievement.
• Ensure that students make progress, are nurtured, and supported to achieve their personal best.
• Monitor and evaluate practice regularly to ensure that the quality of education students receive is strong.

What we are looking for

• Is passionate about Science and delivers engaging, high-quality lessons
• Has strong classroom management and excellent organisational skills
• Can contribute positively to a collaborative, forward-thinking department
• Brings energy, vision and commitment to all aspects of school life
• Has experience teaching KS3-KS5
• Holds QTS and is confident in their subject specialism

Key Details

• Head of Chemistry Teacher - KS3 - KS5
• Competitive salary
• April 2026 start
• Located in Slough, with great transport links to London
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for career progression, including potential TLR
• Open to ECTs

How to apply

If you are a Science Teacher looking for your next opportunity-either immediately or in the near future-please apply as soon as possible.

Chemistry Teacher - Slough - April 2026 Start