Chemistry Teacher - Community-Focused School - Westminster

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused school in Westminster as a Chemistry Teacher, inspiring students across Key Stages 3-5. This role emphasizes practical skills and real-world applications of chemistry, fostering a love for the subject in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching A-Level Chemistry, with a commitment to student progress and scientific inquiry. Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere and access to well-equipped laboratories, while contributing to a curriculum that integrates current research and safety practices. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Access to well-equipped laboratories

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong Chemistry knowledge.
• Experience teaching Chemistry to A-Level students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Chemistry lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Organize and lead laboratory experiments and demonstrations.

Skills

Chemistry Subject Knowledge

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Chemistry Teacher - Community-Focused School - Westminster, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9585ce277df4

Job Views: 15

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Join a community-focused school in Westminster, known for its supportive environment and commitment to student progress, as a Chemistry Teacher from April 2025. This is a mid-year opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3-5, fostering a love of chemistry and practical skills.

About Our Learning Community:

We are a school committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can succeed. Our science department emphasizes practical experiments and real-world applications of chemistry.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Chemistry lessons across Key Stages 3-5, following exam specifications and incorporating practical experiments and real-world applications.
• Plan and deliver lessons that foster problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and chemical understanding, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources, including laboratory experiments and online simulations.
• Assess student progress through practical experiments, demonstrations, and written assessments, providing detailed feedback to support their development and ensure smooth transition mid-year.
• Contribute to the development of the Chemistry curriculum, integrating current chemical research and safety practices, and participate in departmental planning and collaboration.
• Organize and lead laboratory experiments, chemical demonstrations, and science-related activities, promoting student engagement and practical skills, adapting to mid-year integration.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong Chemistry subject knowledge, including chemical theories and laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Chemistry to A-Level, with a focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and practical skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities, including those joining mid-year.
• Commitment to fostering scientific inquiry and practical skills.
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + Inner London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped laboratories and resources, supporting practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in chemistry and science education, with support for mid-year integration.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a school that values community engagement.