Chemistry Teacher

TeacherActive; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Chemistry Teacher for upcoming opportunities in Taunton starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or be an ECT with experience teaching Chemistry across KS3 and KS4. You will deliver engaging lessons and support a collaborative Science department. This role offers competitive daily rates, access to various teaching roles, and opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements within well-equipped laboratories.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Referral bonus of £200

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT with a passion for teaching Chemistry.
• Experience teaching Chemistry at KS3 and KS4 levels.
• Strong classroom and laboratory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Chemistry lessons to secondary school students.
• Deliver practical and theoretical lessons effectively.
• Collaborate within a well-resourced Science department.

Skills

Teaching Chemistry at KS3 and KS4

Classroom and laboratory behaviour management

Delivery of practical experiments and theory-based lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Job Title: Chemistry Teacher (QTS or ECT)

Location: Taunton

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: £140 £200 per day (depending on experience)

Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you a qualified Chemistry Teacher or an enthusiastic ECT with a passion for science and inspiring curiosity in the classroom?

Are you confident teaching Chemistry across KS3 KS4, including delivering engaging practical experiments and clear theoretical concepts?

Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from Chemistry Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their Science departments, and now is the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of the new-year demand.

Whether you are seeking a full-time placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a longer‑term role as opportunities arise, we would love to hear from you.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your Chemistry teaching career
• Have experience teaching Chemistry at KS3 KS4
• Are confident delivering practical experiments and theory‑based lessons
• Have strong classroom and laboratory behaviour management
• Enjoy contributing to a supportive, collaborative, and well‑resourced Science department

What You Can Expect:

• Access to a variety of upcoming Chemistry teaching roles in Taunton secondary schools
• Potential for both short‑term and long‑term placements
• Well‑equipped science laboratories and supportive school environments
• Opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and secure future permanent roles

Why Register with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
• Free CPD and training through our My‑Progression platform
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• £200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you're a passionate Chemistry Teacher and want to hear more about January opportunities in Taunton, we would love to support you.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves in excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.