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Head of Chemistry
- Organisation: The Royal Hospital School
- Location: Suffolk
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 11 May 2026
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate leader to run our successful chemistry department. The appointee will have a proven record of obtaining high outcomes for pupils alongside the ability to support and motivate colleagues.
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal School has the following vacancy:
HEAD OF CHEMISTRY
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to lead our highly successful Chemistry Department with effect from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils across Years 7 to 13. They will possess the leadership, organisation and people skills necessary to manage colleagues and drive the success of the department. Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school.
The Royal Hospital School is one of East Anglia’s leading Boarding and Day Schools, and as an EdTech 50 school is at the forefront of digital education. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk coast, and just over one hour from London by train, the Royal Hospital School is an outstanding place to work and live. RHS has its own competitive salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation is available.
Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May
Interviews will be held: 14th and 15th May
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .
Please also send a covering letter to [email protected]
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate leader to run our successful chemistry department. The appointee will have a proven record of obtaining high outcomes for pupils alongside the ability to support and motivate colleagues.
Description
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal School has the following vacancy:
HEAD OF CHEMISTRY
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to lead our highly successful Chemistry Department with effect from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils across Years 7 to 13. They will possess the leadership, organisation and people skills necessary to manage colleagues and drive the success of the department. Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school.
The Royal Hospital School is one of East Anglia’s leading Boarding and Day Schools, and as an EdTech 50 school is at the forefront of digital education. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk coast, and just over one hour from London by train, the Royal Hospital School is an outstanding place to work and live. RHS has its own competitive salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation is available.
Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May
Interviews will be held: 14th and 15th May
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .
Please also send a covering letter to [email protected]
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
