Chemistry Teacher

ASTON EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Education collaborates with an Ofsted Good secondary school in Lewisham, London, seeking a dedicated Chemistry Teacher for a full-time, permanent role starting September 2025. The position offers competitive salary, excellent support and development opportunities, and a focus on high standards across educational offerings.

Benefits

Excellent modern facilities

Extensive support network

Teachers' pension

Free parking

Professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Headspace app

Secondment Opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS/QTLS to qualify for teaching.
• Experience in teaching Science and Chemistry at specified key stages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Triple Science to KS3 and KS4, and Chemistry to KS5.
• Set challenges for all abilities and support extracurricular activities.

Skills

Understanding of quality education in Science

Ability to teach Triple Science to KS3 and KS4

Interest in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Job: Chemistry Teacher

School:Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: September 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS £38,836 - £60,154 per annum(inner London)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for apermanent Chemistry Teacher to join a strong Science department.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers' pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will be able to teach Triple Science to KS3 and KS4 and Chemistry to KS5. You'll have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within Science and Chemistry.

Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.

A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Chemistry Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.