Chemistry Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a full-time Chemistry Teacher to join a secondary school in Bristol starting in January. The role involves teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry, planning lessons, assessments, and working collaboratively with colleagues. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS with a Chemistry specialism and experience teaching mixed-ability groups. This position offers a supportive community and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent fit for someone passionate about teaching and student development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities across Bristol and surrounding areas

Qualifications

• Full-time availability starting in January.
• Focus on teaching mixed-ability groups across Years 7 to 11.
• Involvement in planning, assessments, and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 general Science and KS4 Chemistry.
• Plan lessons and assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues on educational strategies.

Skills

UK QTS with a Chemistry specialism

Experience teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry

Strong organisation

Consistent classroom practice

Calm approach

Team collaboration

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Chemistry Teacher (Full Time, January Start)

Location: Horfield, Bristol
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Requirements: UK QTS

A secondary school in Horfield is looking for a full-time Chemistry specialist to join their Science department from January. This role includes teaching KS3 general Science and KS4 Chemistry, with full planning, delivery, and marking responsibilities.

About the role

You’ll teach mixed‑ability groups across Years 7 to 11, with a particular focus on GCSE Chemistry. The department has clear schemes of work, shared resources, and reliable technician support. Practical lessons are well organised, and the school places importance on consistent routines to help lessons run smoothly.

You’ll be involved in planning, assessments, and departmental meetings, working alongside colleagues who communicate well and value a collaborative approach.

About the school

Based on the school’s ethos and priorities, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive environment with a strong community feel
• Clear behaviour systems that help ensure lessons stay focused
• Leadership that invests in professional development and teacher wellbeing
• A diverse student cohort that benefits from structured, engaging teaching
• A commitment to helping students progress steadily through their Science curriculum

What they’re looking for

• UK QTS with a Chemistry specialism
• Experience teaching KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry
• Strong organisation, consistent classroom practice, and a calm approach
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and contributes positively to the department

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across Bristol and the surrounding area

If you’re a Chemistry teacher looking for a stable, well‑led school where you can focus on good teaching, this role could be a great fit.

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’, which 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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