Head of Physical Sciences and Teacher of Chemistry
Head of Physical Sciences and Teacher of Chemistry
Full time
September 2026 or January 2027
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Head of Physical Sciences to provide strategic leadership for Physics and Chemistry. Driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent pupil outcomes, this role offers an experienced Chemistry specialist the opportunity to lead a high-performing department and shape the future direction of Physical Sciences within the School.
Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026, 12 noon
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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 or January 2027
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Head of Physical Sciences to provide strategic leadership for Physics and Chemistry. Driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring excellent pupil outcomes, this role offers an experienced Chemistry specialist the opportunity to lead a high-performing department and shape the future direction of Physical Sciences within the School.
Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026, 12 noon
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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.