Subject Leader of Science

University of Kent; Darland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Science Subject Leader for Chatham Grammar, a fixed-term maternity cover position. The ideal candidate should be an excellent classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to fostering educational excellence. The role offers a dynamic and supportive environment with the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experienced science teacher ready for leadership.
• Ability to inspire and support students.
• Commitment to educational excellence for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead science curriculum and inspire students.
• Support educational excellence within the school.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Deep understanding of curriculum

Commitment to educational excellence

Job description

Subject Leader of Science at Chatham Grammar

New

Job Reference #
EDV/2025/CG/45648

Location
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH

Contract Type
Fixed Term/Maternity Cover

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (Actual)
TRP £9,021 per annum

Closing Date
11:59pm, 9th Oct 2025

Start Date
Jan 2026

Positions Available
1

About this Role

Chatham Grammar is seeking to appoint an experienced science teacher, ready to take the next step in their career, to join us as Science Subject Leader. This position is a fixed-term maternity cover, and part-time applications may be considered.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has a deep understanding of the curriculum and how it can inspire and support students.
• Is committed to educational excellence for both staff and students.

This is a hugely exciting time to join Chatham Grammar. Currently an all-girls grammar school with a mixed sixth form, we will transition to full co-education in September 2026.

As part of our energetic and collegiate Middle Leadership Team, you will play a central role in our ambitious journey and make a real difference to students' lives.

Chatham Grammar is a school driven by ambition, founded on excellence, and committed to nurturing the talents and aspirations of every young person. We champion high academic standards, personal development, and a supportive community environment. Students are proud to be part of our school and value the academic and extracurricular opportunities we provide.

If you are excited about the opportunity to grow as a leader and to contribute to the continued success of Chatham Grammar, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down to earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people.

Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: applications will be considered upon receipt.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust's HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Related Documents

• Applicant Privacy Notice
• Equality & Diversity Policy
• UKAT 30
• Your Journey With UKAT - Subject Leader of Science

Contact Details

Katie Herbert-Smith
[e-mail]

Chatham Grammar

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Rainham Road, Chatham
Kent
ME5 7EH

01634851262
[e-mail]

Notes

Chatham Grammar is seeking to appoint an experienced science teacher, ready to take the next step in their career, to join us as Science Subject Leader. This position is a fixed-term maternity cover, and part-time applications may be considered. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has a deep understanding of the curriculum and how it can inspire and support students.
• Is committed to educational excellence for both staff and students.

This section reiterates the school context and opportunities and should not add new factual requirements beyond the main description.