Assistant Subject Leader of Science (Chemistry)

Assistant Subject Leader of Science (Chemistry)

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 28/09/2026

Advert End Date: 19/10/2026 09:00

Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR2 (£5,871 per annum)

Job Category: Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID: 302648

Employment Location: St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 19 Oct

Further Information

Location: St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

Grade: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR2 (£5,871 per annum)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified teacher to lead Chemistry in this successful department. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will, together with other members of the Science department, maintain a relentless focus on raising achievement and improving life chances. The successful candidate will teach across the Key Stages.

We provide:

• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

St. Bede's is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

How to Apply

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Supporting documents

• Assistant Subject Leader of Chemistry JD BWCET (2).docx (166.61 KB)
• Assistant Subject Leader of Chemistry PS BWCET (2).docx (102.12 KB)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• 4. Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)
• 3. Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)

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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified teacher to lead Chemistry in this successful department. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will, together with other members of the Science department, maintain a relentless focus on raising achievement and improving life chances. The successful candidate will teach across the Key Stages. We provide:

• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
St. Bede's is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.