Queen Elizabeth’s School (Wimborne Minster)
Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT
Headteacher: Katie Boyes
13-18 Upper School
1594 on roll; 400 post-16
Head of Chemistry
Full time, Permanent - TLR of 2.3
Start Date: 2nd September 2021
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious professional to join our over-subscribed Dorset school, which is committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our students.
Our exceptional and thriving Science department is currently able to offer a Head of Chemistry post on a full time, permanent basis. The department is very well resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach Chemistry to A Level.
We can offer you:
- High quality students who enjoy Science in a very well equipped faculty
- The opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive and friendly teachers and technicians
- High Sixth Form take up
- A positive, supportive community of staff, Academy Committee members, the Trust and parents
- An exciting school with state-of-the-art facilities
The Post includes:
- Leading a committed team to develop further the quality of teaching and learning
- Leadership of Chemistry courses
- Working with middle and senior managers towards whole school improvements
- Teaching across all Key Stages
Please see our website for an application form and information pack
Closing Date: Friday 23rd April 2021 at 9am
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Queen Elizabeth’s School’ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the Welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to have a DBS check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will also need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.