Chemistry Teacher - Secondary School - Brighton

Marchant Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Secondary School is seeking a committed Chemistry Teacher to join its Science Department. You will teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE, with a mix of theory and practical lessons.

You will plan lessons to build understanding of chemical principles, vocabulary and investigation skills, and help pupils prepare for exams. Demonstrations and collaboration within the department support a well-sequenced curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Chemistry degree and QTS or recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Science at secondary level with KS3 and KS4.
• Strong Chemistry subject knowledge and ability to teach KS3/KS4 Chemistry.
• Strong classroom management and planning/assessment skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student development.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry, including GCSE.
• Plan lessons that develop chemical principles, vocabulary and investigations.
• Deliver practical demonstrations and science activities.
• Collaborate with Science Department to ensure a coherent curriculum.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations.

Education

Chemistry Degree

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Chemistry Teacher - Secondary School - Brighton

A secondary school in Brighton is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher to join its Science Department. The school is seeking someone who can combine strong subject knowledge with an engaging approach to practical and theoretical science.

Chemistry Teacher Role

Teaching Chemistry across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE

Brighton

Full-time, Permanent

ASAP Start

This role would suit a Chemistry Teacher who enjoys making scientific concepts relevant and understandable to students. You will teach across Key Stage 3 Science and Key Stage 4 Chemistry, delivering a mixture of classroom-based and practical lessons.

You will be responsible for planning lessons that allow students to develop their understanding of chemical principles, scientific vocabulary and practical investigation. At GCSE level, you will help pupils prepare for examinations while ensuring they understand the scientific ideas behind the topics they are studying rather than simply learning content by rote.

Practical science is an important part of the role, so confidence in delivering demonstrations and practical activities is desirable. You will also work alongside other members of the Science Department to ensure students receive a consistent and well-sequenced curriculum.

Chemistry Teacher - School Information

The school is a well-established secondary school in Brighton with a strong commitment to providing students with a broad and balanced education.

The Science Department encourages students to question, investigate and develop an understanding of the world around them. Lessons are designed to combine subject knowledge with practical opportunities wherever appropriate.

The successful Chemistry Teacher will join a supportive department where collaboration is encouraged. The school provides opportunities for professional development and values teachers who are willing to contribute ideas and become actively involved in the wider life of the school.

Chemistry Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Chemistry Degree
• QTS or recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Science at secondary level
• Strong Chemistry subject knowledge
• Ability to teach KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry
• GCSE Chemistry experience
• Strong classroom management
• Ability to engage students with different abilities
• Good planning and assessment skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and student development

The salary for this Chemistry Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.