Head of Department - Chemistry

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (11-18), Thurrock

Salary: Teachers main pay scale + TLR / UPS + TLR

Start date: 01/09/2025

Application closing date: 18/04/2025

Contract Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

INSET days: 1st and 2nd September 2025

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne's dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:

• Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney


• Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock


• Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock


• Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney


• Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock


• Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney


• Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to lead our Chemistry team. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the Chemistry curriculum and teaching and learning of Chemistry from Years 7 to 13. They will lead a team of colleagues who endeavour to promote a love of Science. They will ensure our A-level Chemistry students achieve the very best results, enabling them to study at the country's best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. This role requires excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Chemistry education. They will be highly organised and willing to go the 'extra mile'. They may be an established middle leader or seeking their first leadership opportunity. Either way, they will embody the high standards that we expect from all of our staff.

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country's leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

• The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)


• Free lunches (T&Cs apply)


• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week


• Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation


• Early finish on Friday - secondary academies


• Free staff fitness classes


• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes


• Discounts at local restaurants


• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs


• Saturday and holiday paid programme


• Special leave scheme


• Staff appreciation awards and events


• First-rate professional development and career opportunities


• Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)


• 'Introduction Bonus' for current staff (T&Cs apply)


• Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Working at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (11-18), Thurrock

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is an 11-18 years academy with a rich history of excellence in academic, artistic and sporting endeavours. Located in Corringham, Essex, the academy is rapidly improving after a period of underperformance. Its dynamic leaders and teachers are transforming the academy with high expectations and a calm learning environment, fast re-establishing its reputation for excellence. Students benefit from specialisms in the arts alongside a rigorous, challenging academic curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5.

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Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is an 11-18 years academy with a rich history of excellence in academic, artistic and sporting endeavours. Located in Corringham, Essex, the academy is rapidly improving after a period of underperformance. Its dynamic leaders and teachers are transforming the academy with high expectations and a calm learning environment, fast re-establishing its reputation for excellence. Students benefit from specialisms in the arts alongside a rigorous, challenging academic curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5.

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to lead our Chemistry team. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the Chemistry curriculum and teaching and learning of Chemistry from Years 7 to 13. They will lead a team of colleagues who endeavour to promote a love of Science. They will ensure our A-level Chemistry students achieve the very best results, enabling them to study at the country's best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. This role requires excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Chemistry education. They will be highly organised and willing to go the 'extra mile'. They may be an established middle leader or seeking their first leadership opportunity. Either way, they will embody the high standards that we expect from all of our staff.

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country's leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Early finish on Friday - secondary academies

Free staff fitness classes

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Discounts at local restaurants