Head of Chemistry

• Royal Hospital School
• Address: Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RX
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: PermanentRequired from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8841

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.

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils across Years 7 to 13. You will possess the leadership organisation and people skills necessary to manage colleagues and drive the success of the department. You will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school.

The Royal Hospital School is one of East Anglias 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 and outstanding development opportunities.

To find out more

Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf).

If you have any queries please contact the HR Department by either emailing or calling .

For more information about the Royal Hospital School please visitour website.

How to apply

To find out how to apply please visit our School website.

Closing date: 1.00 pm 11 May 2026.

Interview date: 14 and 15 May 2026.

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.