Chemistry Teacher

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The King Edward VI School in Morpeth invites applications for a Chemistry Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The post requires delivering GCSE AQA Combined/Separate Science and Year 12 AQA Chemistry, with a commitment to high standards and inclusive education.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher who can engage students, contribute to a thriving science program, and work in our supportive, high-achieving school. Start January 2027; closing date 9 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching AQA GCSE Combined Science and/or Separate Science.
• Experience teaching Year 12 AQA Chemistry.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive, high-standard school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across GCSE Combined Science/Separate Science and Year 12 Chemistry.
• Support pupil progression and participate in science enrichment activities.

Skills

GCSE Science teaching

AQA GCSE/KS4 Chemistry

Year 12 AQA Chemistry

Job description

Teacher at The King Edward VI School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/KEVS/53481
• Location: Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN
• Contract Type: Maternity Cover
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
• Hours Per Week: Full time
• Closing Date: Midday, Fri 9th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: January 2027
• Positions Available: 1

Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

Chemistry Teacher

The King Edward VI School is a high achieving school, with a reputation for academic excellence for all. We provide for over 1400 students from Years 9-13 and have a thriving Sixth Form of around 450 students. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and high standards.

We aim to prepare all in our care to leave the school fully equipped to meet the challenges they may face, and with a sense of service to their communities. We value our positive relations between staff and students and are proud of our friendly and purposeful atmosphere.

Our dedicated staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential, in a supportive environment. We have a holistic view of education and pride ourselves on offering a fully rounded educational experience. It is not only in the academic sphere where our students excel. Our commitment to extracurricular activities is very strong, and we offer our students an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme.

We believe there is something here for everyone.

We are very proud of our staff, students and our legacy. Please take a moment to look through our website to get an insight into what our school has to offer.

We have many amazing people working here. People who are knowledgeable, passionate and committed. Some people spend their career with us, some because they've found their niche, others are with us because of the opportunities to grow and develop. We want great people working for us. To get the best, we will always offer the best in terms of employment and opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are important to us - we are all individual and shaped by our personal characteristics, backgrounds, knowledge, skills and experience.

We believe we provide a great place to work and in return offer supportive staff training and ongoing CPD.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher to join our Science team who:

• Has experience of teaching AQA Combined Science/Separate Science at GCSE
• Has experience of teaching Year 12 AQA Chemistry