Chemistry Teacher

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group (IEG) is seeking a passionate Chemistry Lecturer to join Stamford College's A Level department. Deliver engaging AQA A Level Chemistry teaching, covering theory and practical work, and help students achieve strong academic outcomes.

The role involves planning lessons, assessing progress, providing feedback, and supporting the practical and NEA components, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance within the department.

Qualifications

• Degree/equivalent in Chemistry or related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging A Level Chemistry lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress with timely feedback.
• Ensure successful completion of practicals and NEA components.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Motivating learners

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 (pro rata) per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Hours - 15.5 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date – 21st August 2026

Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists

Stamford College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Chemistry to join our thriving A Level department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver high-quality teaching on AQA A Level Chemistry programmes, including both theoretical and practical elements. You will support students to achieve excellent academic outcomes, develop their practical laboratory skills and progress confidently to higher education or careers in science-related fields.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing and monitoring student progress, providing timely feedback, and ensuring students successfully complete the required practical and NEA components of the course. You will also contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance activities and the wider life of the department.

About You

We are looking for our Chemistry Lecturer to have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related subject
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young people
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• The ability to motivate learners and support them to achieve their full potential
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

A recognised teaching qualification and previous experience teaching A Level Chemistry or within Further Education would be advantageous, although applications from industry professionals looking to move into teaching are also welcomed.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.