Chemistry Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are partnered with a welcoming secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, seeking a talented Chemistry Teacher to join on a full-time basis from January 2027. The role is suitable for a qualified Chemistry specialist passionate about inspiring students across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 teaching for experienced candidates.

Holders of QTS with UK secondary school experience are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience teaching Chemistry in a UK secondary school setting preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Contribute to a thriving Science department and uphold high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Chemistry

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

KS3-5 teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Chemistry Teacher (QTS Required) - Full-Time

Clitheroe, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and well-respected mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, who are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join their Science department on a full-time basis from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chemistry specialist who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5 for suitably experienced candidates.

The Role:

• Full-time Chemistry Teacher position
• Starting January 2027
• Teaching Chemistry across KS3 and KS4
• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons
• Assessing, monitoring and supporting pupil progress
• Contributing positively to a thriving Science department
• Upholding high standards of behaviour and achievement

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching Chemistry within a UK secondary school setting
• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• Is committed to raising attainment and inspiring learners
• Has a proactive, positive and professional approach to teaching
• Possesses strong communication and organisational skills

Whether you are an experienced Chemistry Teacher seeking a fresh challenge or an ambitious practitioner looking to further your career within a supportive secondary environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants must hold QTS and be eligible to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) will be required.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Benefits:

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Contract Details:

• This advert is for a temporary position.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Safeguarding:

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

Training and Background Checks:

• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Full assistance provided.