Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Lead Teacher of Chemistry Permanent, Full Time, Term Time (39 weeks). 1 September 2026 Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 – £51,048 TLR 2b (£5,872). Potential to earn up to £56,920. The Role: We are seeking to appoint a Lead Teacher of Chemistry to join our Science faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher wanting to make that step into leadership, as well as for those already with experience. We have an excellent professional development programme and support colleagues wishing to access further qualifications and leadership programmes. Hathershaw College The Hathershaw College is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy within the Pinnacle Learning Trust. We are a good school with a group of very talented teachers and staff who set high standards and expectations for our children. We have a strong training and CPD programme (supported by The Pinnacle Learning Trust Research School), which offers opportunities to develop your skills. We are inclusive and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone within the College. We care about our young people, with our first priority always being to make sure they are happy and safe so that they are able to learn. Our 2021 Ofsted report recognises the school as a “happy place to learn”, and that pupils enjoy coming to school and “behave sensibly around the school and in lessons. They are respectful to other pupils, staff and visitors”. It also acknowledges the work we have done to support staff wellbeing, stating: “Staff value the steps that leaders have taken to ease their workload and support their well-being.” In our annual staff survey, colleagues valued the communication from leaders, in particular how often leaders consult with staff before making decisions that affect them, where the positive response rate was 14% above national benchmark. Our colleagues underpin our mission and values, sharing high expectations and collaborative opportunities through supportive networks. We care about each oth