## Head of Chemistry### We are searching for the best education professionals* Head of ChemistryNEWFast Apply# Head of ChemistryEmployerLocation: Fleet, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPR/UPR plus TLR2bPosted: 19th January 2026Start Date: 13th April 2026Expires: 2nd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 13th April 2026Job ID: 1530143Start Date: 13th April 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1530143* Share :**The School**Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school's recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. These are the tenets of ‘The Calthorpe Way’. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.**Job/Person Summary**We wish to recruit a Head of Chemistry to join our Science Team. As a Head of Chemistry, you will provide strong leadership, oversee the curriculum development, ensure high-quality teaching practices, manage departmental activities and support student achievement in Chemistry.Salary: MPR/UPR plus allowance TLR2b of £5,876 per annumStart date: 13 April 2026 or 1 September 2026.We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Calthorpe Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.### Calthorpe Park School #J-18808-Ljbffr