Head of Chemistry - Independent School

School: Independent Senior School

Location: West Sussex

Role: Head of Chemistry

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Competitive including accommodation

A leading independent school in West Sussex are seeking a Head of Chemistry from September 2025. This is a full time and permanent position.

This independent school is a dynamic and progressive school which puts all of the needs of all pupils at the heart of its aims and values. Vibrant and enthusiastic staff stretch and challenge each child in a relaxed, supportive and safe environment. The Head strongly believes that happy pupils who are confident, focused and passionate about their school will excel and succeed. There is a strong and structured pastoral care system in place at the school, which all staff are encouraged to participate in. Pupils are prepared for challenges they will face in the adult world, enabling them to acquire life skills, self-awareness and resilience.

The Head is seeking an excellent classroom practitioner to teach Chemistry to A level. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Chemistry to A level and both Biology and Physics to KS3. The role will also involve leading a successful and ambitious department, thus the individual will have strong communication and organisational skills, be inspiring and a team player.

There is also the possibility of accommodation with this role.

If you are interested in leading Chemistry at a fantastic independent school in Sussex that provides an excellent and holistic education for every child, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on or an informal conversation and more information. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).