Chemistry Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency seeks a Chemistry Teacher for a secondary school in Ashington, England. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and fostering a supportive learning environment for KS3–KS4 students. Candidates must possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrate effective teaching skills. The position offers competitive daily pay and the possibility for long-term placement. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential, and candidates must undergo appropriate checks.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay at competitive rates

Free access to Thrive and CPD training

Personalized consultant guidance

Flexible and long‑term placement opportunities

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging chemistry lessons to KS3–KS4 students.
• Encourage safe experimentation and cultivate analytical skills.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a nurturing educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in chemistry while ensuring a safe laboratory environment.
• Promote a values-led atmosphere supporting student pride in learning.

Skills

Dynamic lesson delivery

Practical laboratory work

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Chemistry Teacher (Secondary)

Pay: £163–£263 per day
Start Date: Term-time / ASAP

Role expectations

Deliver dynamic chemistry lessons for KS3–KS4, including practical laboratory work and curriculum-based teaching. Encourage safe experimentation and help pupils develop analytical and problem‑solving skills.

About the role

This school blends high academic expectations with a supportive, values‑led environment. Students are encouraged to take pride in their learning, and staff collaborate closely to create a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.

Located in Ashington, the school is convenient for commuters with frequent bus services and nearby parking.

Perks of working for Protocol

• Weekly PAYE pay at competitive rates
• Free access to Thrive and CPD training
• Personalized consultant guidance
• Flexible and long‑term placement opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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