Job Description
Head of Chemistry – Innovative Secondary Academy – Reading, Berkshire – September 2025 Start\nLocation: Reading, Berkshire\nSalary: Leadership Scale L3–L7\nContract Type: Full-Time, Permanent\n\nAre you ready to lead a thriving Chemistry team in an academy committed to STEM innovation?\n\nThis high-performing academy in Reading is recruiting a Head of Chemistry to join their forward-thinking science faculty. With strong A-level uptake and cutting-edge labs, this is a superb opportunity to grow both staff and student success.\n\nRole Overview\nYou will lead a specialist Chemistry team within the broader science department, delivering engaging learning at KS3–KS5. The school encourages experimentation, practical work, and real-world science application.
You’ll also liaise with university and industry partners to enrich learning.\n\nMain Duties\n\n * \n\n Strategic leadership of Chemistry curriculum and assessment\n\n * \n\n Training and mentoring of junior science staff\n\n * \n\n Monitoring student data and planning interventions\n\n * \n\n Organising trips, external lectures, and national Chemistry challenges\n\n * \n\n Supporting whole-school science outreach\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\n * \n\n QTS and degree in Chemistry or related field\n\n * \n\n Experience in leading within a science department\n\n * \n\n Strong track record of exam success at GCSE and A-level\n\n * \n\n Interest in STEM careers, research, and partnerships\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n * \n\n Access to university partnerships and CPD networks\n\n * \n\n Leadership coaching and succession planning\n\n * \n\n Purpose-built science labs with full technician support\n\n * \n\n Sixth form enrichment teaching and research pathwaysv