Head of Chemistry
Full-time or Part-time
September 2026
Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of Chemistry to lead a highly successful and well-established department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced teacher to shape the strategic direction of Chemistry within a thriving Science Faculty.
A strong academic background in Chemistry or a closely related discipline and proven success in teaching Chemistry at GCSE and A Level are essential for this role.
Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12 noon
A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
For further details, please download an application pack
September 2026
Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of Chemistry to lead a highly successful and well-established department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced teacher to shape the strategic direction of Chemistry within a thriving Science Faculty.
A strong academic background in Chemistry or a closely related discipline and proven success in teaching Chemistry at GCSE and A Level are essential for this role.
Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12 noon
A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
For further details, please download an application pack
Application PackApplication FormWells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.