Chemistry Teacher

Smile Education; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Wide range of teaching opportunities

Long-term & permanent roles

Compliance & onboarding support

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a Chemistry Teacher to join a high-performing secondary school in Smethwick on a long-term maternity cover starting mid November 2026. You will teach Chemistry to KS3-4, plan engaging lessons and nurture student progress within a supportive Science department.

The role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, opportunities for ongoing positions, and a structured, compliant onboarding process through Smile Education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chemistry teacher with strong subject knowledge in Chemistry.
• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the wider Science department.
• Support students to reach their academic potential.
• Engage with the school community.

Education

QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Chemistry Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Smethwick

Start Date: Mid November 2026

Contract: Long-term maternity cover

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Chemistry Teacher looking for a new opportunity from November?

Smile Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a high-performing secondary school in Smethwick for a Chemistry Teacher to join their Science department on a long-term maternity cover basis, starting around mid November.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join a supportive Science department within a well-established secondary school. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Chemistry lessons, supporting positive behaviour and helping students make strong academic progress.

The Role

• Teaching Chemistry across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons
• Assessing and monitoring student progress
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with the wider Science department
• Supporting students to achieve their full academic potential
• Taking an active role within the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• We would love to hear from qualified Chemistry Teachers who:
• Have strong subject knowledge in Chemistry
• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching within a secondary school
• Are passionate about Science and committed to student progress
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Can build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Are available to start around mid November
• ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

Why Smile Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across the West Midlands
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Support with compliance and onboarding

Interested? Apply today online!

If you're a Chemistry Teacher looking for a long-term opportunity from November, we\'d love to hear from you, apply online or send your CV to (url removed).

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