HEAD OF CHEMISTRY MPS / UPS + TLR£4443
(Relocationassistance available)
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Chemistry to join our established and thriving Chemistry departmentat Easter or inSeptember 2018. Longsands Academy is a successful 11-18 comprehensive school rated as good by Ofsted in October 2014. St Neots is a market town with good facilities, within easy reach of Cambridge and with excellent transport links to London.
We have a very strong Science faculty and our Chemistry department’s 2016A-level summer results ranked number one (of seventeen) schools in Cambridgeshire (for progress) and was in the top 4% of schools nationally (for attainment). We have continued to sustain strong results in 2017, with 35.7% of students achieving grades A*-B and 78.6% of students achieving grades A*-C.
The successful applicant must be an experienced Chemistry specialist able to lead and develop the Chemistry department and deliver outstanding Chemistry lessons. They will be joining an energetic and committed Science team, which encourages and promotes teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science are extremely popular A-level choices year on year, and the influence of Science is high across the academy.
At Longsands, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. The successful applicant will be part of the Science Leadership Team and will have real influence across the faculty. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership. All teachers receive an i-Pador laptop to assist with planning and communications. There is a fully equipped Gym available for staff use, and a relocation allowance and Trust owned accommodation at reduced rent may also be available for those moving to the area.
Application documents may be downloaded from the Longsands Academy website and completed applications should be emailed to
The closing date for applications is Monday 29thJanuary (interviews to take place on Thursday 1st February).The St Neots Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.