Coordinator of Learning - Chemistry

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Stationers' Academy is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Coordinator of Learning - Chemistry to provide strategic and operational leadership across all Key Stages. We are looking for a dynamic specialist to lead our curriculum and drive academic excellence.

The Role

As the lead advisor to the SLT on Chemistry, you will design and implement rigorous schemes of work and assessments. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department, including staff deployment, resource management, and full oversight of examination entries.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct lesson observations, work scrutiny, and moderation to ensure top-tier instructional quality.
• Analyse student performance data to refine teaching strategies and implement effective interventions.
• Support the professional growth of your team, ensuring the department remains at the cutting edge of science pedagogy.
• Take full accountability for departmental results, driving increased attainment and a passion for Chemistry.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an expert practitioner with a proven track record of success. You possess the leadership skills to inspire a team and the strategic vision to shape the future of Science education at our Academy.

Join us to lead our department and inspire the next generation of scientists!

What the school offers its staff

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a school dedicated to making a positive impact on every student. We're proud to be a Leigh Academies Trust school, prioritising a 'human-scale' education model where students feel recognised and valued.

As an IB World School, our curriculum is rooted in the International Baccalaureate philosophy. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7-9, designed to help them become curious, well-rounded, and resilient learners. We also have a strong focus on extracurricular activities. We're one of the largest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awardin the South and one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Our commitment to strong partnerships with parents and carers, as well as our robust pastoral care system, ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated and skilled staff are key to our success, and we provide extensive professional development opportunities to support their growth.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.