Chemistry Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Chemistry Teacher for secondary schools in Middlesbrough. This role, suitable for QTS-qualified teachers and experienced cover supervisors, involves delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong subject knowledge, adaptability, and a commitment to student development. This position offers flexible working options, competitive pay rates, and ongoing support within various supportive schools.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working options

Ongoing CPD and consultant support

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or relevant experience in Chemistry.
• Confident teaching Chemistry across KS3–KS4.
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Chemistry lessons.
• Provide effective classroom cover when required.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students.

Skills

Chemistry subject knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiation techniques

Analytical thinking support

Education

QTS or relevant classroom experience in Chemistry

Job description

Chemistry Teacher – Secondary (Middlesbrough)

Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Protocol Education is working with secondary schools across Middlesbrough to recruit a Chemistry Teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality science lessons across KS3 and KS4. This role is suitable for QTS-qualified teachers, ECTs, and experienced cover supervisors or teaching assistants with strong Chemistry subject knowledge.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Chemistry lessons, including practical experiments and theoretical concepts.
• Provide effective classroom cover when required.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain strong behaviour management and a positive, safe learning environment.
• Support students in developing scientific knowledge, practical skills, and analytical thinking.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS or has relevant classroom experience in Chemistry (teachers, cover supervisors, or TA cover).
• Confident teaching Chemistry across KS3–KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong subject knowledge with a passion for science education.
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

Why Work with Protocol Education

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• Ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools.

If you’re a Chemistry specialist looking for teaching or cover opportunities in Middlesbrough, apply today with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.