Chemistry Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Hunton Bridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Weekly payments

Support from education consultants

Supportive team

Well-equipped facilities

CPD & training

Refer a friend

Job summary

Supply Desk are recruiting for a Chemistry Teacher to join a friendly and supportive school in the Kings Langley area from September. This full-time role covers KS3 and KS4, with opportunities for KS5 depending on experience.

You will deliver well-structured lessons, assess pupil progress, supervise safe laboratory practicals, and maintain communications with parents. The ideal candidate will hold QTS, possess strong chemistry knowledge, and engage in enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• QTS or science teaching qualification required.
• Secondary science classroom experience with a focus on Chemistry.
• Passion for developing learning in students.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Inclusive ethics and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging chemistry lessons to students across KS3/KS4 (KS5 if applicable).
• Track and report pupil progress to parents and staff.
• Conduct safe laboratory practicals and promote scientific enquiry.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and after‑school clubs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve strong outcomes.

Skills

QTS/Science teaching

Chemistry focus

Classroom management

Safeguarding knowledge

Inclusive ethics

Education

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or science teaching qualification

Job description

Chemistry Teacher Kings Langley

Location: Kings Langley area

Start-date: September

Contract type: Full-time

Pay: In line with MPS/UPS pay scale

Supply Desk are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Chemistry Teacher to join a friendly and supportive school in the Kings Langley area from September.

This exciting full-time opportunity is suited to a teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality education across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with opportunities for Key Stage 5 depending on experience). The school is looking for an individual who can create a positive and engaging classroom environment, inspire pupils to achieve their best in science, and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated teaching team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering well-structured and engaging lessons, assessing and monitoring pupil progress, conducting safe laboratory practicals, and maintaining effective communication with parents and carers. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider school community through involvement in enrichment activities, school events, and extra-curricular clubs.

The school prides itself on its nurturing atmosphere, strong leadership, and commitment to both pupil success and staff development. This role offers an excellent opportunity for teachers looking to make a real difference within a welcoming and inclusive educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging chemistry lessons to students of various ages
• Tracking and reporting students progress
• Liaising with parents/carers to deliver reports
• Contribution to extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs
• Cooperation with colleagues in order to deliver the best possible outcomes

Requirements

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or relevant science teaching qualification
• Secondary science classroom experience with a strong focus on Chemistry
• Passion for the development of learning
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Inclusive ethics
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.