Chemistry Teacher

Key Stage Teacher Supply; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Long-term stability for the remainder

Access to CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer a friend scheme (T&C apply)

Job summary

Key Stage Teacher Supply is seeking a competent and capable Specialist Teacher of Chemistry for a well-regarded secondary school based in Preston. This is a full-time, long-term position starting January 2027 and running to the end of the academic year, delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.

The school has a strong behaviour policy and a supportive senior leadership team, making it an excellent environment for a Secondary Chemistry Teacher seeking stable work in Preston.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to deliver lessons across a range of subjects.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt teaching to suit different classroom environments.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4 experience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Key Stage Teacher Supply is seeking a competent and capable specialist Teacher of Chemistry for a well-regarded secondary school based in Preston.

This is a full-time, long-term position starting January 2027 and is ongoing to the end of the academic year, you are required to deliver lessons within Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).

The school has a strong behaviour policy in place and a supportive senior leadership team, making it an excellent environment for a Secondary Chemistry Teacher looking for a consistent role in Preston.

Secondary Teacher benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability for the remainder of the academic year
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&C apply)

Secondary Teacher role requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4)
• Ability to deliver lessons across a range of subjects
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists

The successful Secondary Teacher will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Adapt teaching to suit different classroom environments
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.