Walton High is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational and ambitious Subject Leader for Chemistry with a real zest for teaching and learning to join our successful department .

 You will be a natural leader and capable of leading others to achieve exceptional results.

The Person

You will:

·          Be a passionate, inspiring teacher.

·          Have recent experience of successful leadership.

·          Be able to evidence a key contribution to sustained school improvement.

·          Demonstrate experience of inspirational team leadership/membership and development.

·          Be adept at challenging educational under-achievement and inspiring children to reach     their full potential.

·          Have high expectations for the behaviour and academic progress of young people.

Walton High opened in 1999 with 120 Year 8 students.  Since then the school has grown significantly and now has over 2,000 students on roll, including 300+ Post 16.  The school has an excellent reputation and is consistently oversubscribed.  

In November 2016, Walton High expanded onto a second campus at Brooklands which is only two and half miles from the original Walnut Tree Campus.  Each campus now has over 1,500 students in Years 7-11 and a considerable Post-16.

Walton High is a dual campus school. This role could be based at either of our Brooklands or Walnut Tree campuses.

 In return, we will offer you:

•     A professional and supportive team

•     A personalised approach to continuing professional development

•     A role in a school that has a clear vision for improving outcomes for students

•      Students with a positive attitude and a willingness to succeed

•      Teachers’ pension scheme.     

•       Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking)

Walton High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.