Subject Leader for Chemistry
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2896ad23-6546-46dc-adad-100075dad854 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to promotion of current post holder - we are looking for an innovative and creative Chemistry specialist who is passionate about promoting and inspiring future chemists. This role will suit an experienced classroom chemistry practitioner who is ready to learn and develop their leadership of a subject and support curriculum area strategy. Significant development and CPD will be provided to meet individual needs.
You will join and be supported by an long serving and highly experienced science team made up of 100% specialists. You will be part of a highly experienced science leadership team including Director of Science, Head of Science/Biology and Subject Leader Physics. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team
We are seeking a professional who is:
• An enthusiastic and committed experienced teacher
• A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
• A developing leader
• Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
• Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What the school offers its staff
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
• A family-feel environment centred around the health and well being of staff and students.
• An outstanding positive working environment with excellent student conduct, and behaviour driven by our focus on high industry standards and culture of respect.
• A designated staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year.
• Personalised CPD and career development programme including National Leadership programmes and Aston University Programmes*
• Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships including flying lessons with the RAF.
Commitment to safeguarding
AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Due to promotion of current post holder - we are looking for an innovative and creative Chemistry specialist who is passionate about promoting and inspiring future chemists. This role will suit an experienced classroom chemistry practitioner who is ready to learn and develop their leadership of a subject and support curriculum area strategy. Significant development and CPD will be provided to meet individual needs.
You will join and be supported by an long serving and highly experienced science team made up of 100% specialists. You will be part of a highly experienced science leadership team including Director of Science, Head of Science/Biology and Subject Leader Physics. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team
We are seeking a professional who is:
• An enthusiastic and committed experienced teacher
• A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
• A developing leader
• Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
• Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What the school offers its staff
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
• A family-feel environment centred around the health and well being of staff and students.
• An outstanding positive working environment with excellent student conduct, and behaviour driven by our focus on high industry standards and culture of respect.
• A designated staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year.
• Personalised CPD and career development programme including National Leadership programmes and Aston University Programmes*
• Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships including flying lessons with the RAF.
Commitment to safeguarding
AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.