Head of Chemistry / Second in Science

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Tel: 01953 452335 Email: office@attleboroughacademy.org   Website:  www.attleboroughacademy.org   Salary – MPS / UPS plus TLR2.2 £5,861pa Permanent Full Time Required for September 2026 With effect from September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an inspiring and driven Head of Chemistry/Second in Science to lead a talented and dedicated team, delivering a dynamic and challenging curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Chemistry, ignite a passion for scientific discovery and cultivate a culture of academic excellence within a supportive and forward-thinking Science faculty. You will inspire students and staff alike by promoting excellence in teaching and learning within your department. Attleborough Academy is a popular, 11 to 18 Academy which is continually developing to meet the demands of providing the highest quality education for all students. Attleborough as a town is poised for major expansion and the Academy is the chosen secondary to have facilities developed as part of the Masterplan. Extensive building and development work is taking place in areas including our sports facilities, Science facilities and Sixth Form.  The Academy joined the Sapientia Education Trust (SET) in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The SET are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger has multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff. Just before Easter 2023, we were delighted to announce that we had been awarded the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in our community.  We are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the school. Indeed, in our most recent Ofsted Inspection (2021) we were termed a ‘special place to be’. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Our core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within our school as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 14 May 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. How to apply A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online ap