Head of Chemistry. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Chemistry for a supportive secondary school in Norfolk. The role offers a permanent contract starting in September 2025, focusing on key stage 3 and 4 teaching. Candidates must have QTS and relevant experience. The school provides CPD opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum Head of Chemistry experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Chemistry classes.
• Provide support and development for students.
• Participate in parents evenings.

Skills

Safeguarding

Chemistry

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE - Head of Chemistry- Norfolk

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Chemistry for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Norfolk.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Norfolk
Position - Head of Chemistry
Type of work - KS3/KS4 Class Teacher
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Permanent basis
Contract or position end date (if applicable) -
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

QTS or equivalent
Minimum Head of Chemistry experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team