Head Of Chemistry

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified Head of Chemistry to join our highly successful Science Department.

Science at Putney is about the will to find out. We aim to open up the minds of our students to an understanding of the value, relevance and importance of scientific endeavour. We are looking for someone who shares this ambition and would be proactive in supporting and extending what we can offer. The successful candidate will have the initiative, leadership, and vision to play a key role in the strategic leadership of Chemistry, both in the classroom and beyond.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames. 

The role attracts a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with its status and responsibilities. We also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employments

For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click the apply button.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 9am.

Interview Date: w/c 19 February 2024.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.