Graduate Chemistry Teacher

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (Education); Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Essex is seeking a Graduate Chemistry Teacher to start in January 2026. This role offers the opportunity to teach Chemistry while receiving a fully funded PGCE. Candidates should possess a good honours degree in Chemistry or a related subject, and enthusiasm for science education is essential. The contract is fixed-term with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Full funding of PGCE tuition fees

Competitive independent school salary

Reduced timetable and comprehensive mentoring

Generous pension scheme

Optional subsidised private healthcare

Free school lunches during term time

Free on-site parking

Sports centre membership

State-of-the-art laboratories and resources

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry as an unqualified teacher for two terms.
• Undertake a fully funded PGCE from September 2026.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Dynamic communicator

Enthusiasm for Chemistry education

Reflective and innovative teaching approach

Collaborative mindset

Good-humoured ethical approach

Education

Good honours degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Overview

Graduate Chemistry Teacher - Independent School

Location: Essex (easily accessible through the Elizabeth Line)

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Fixed Term until September 2027 (with view to permanent)

Salary: Competitive, based on the school's generous independent pay scale

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach Chemistry at the school from January 2026. They will begin as an unqualified teacher for two terms, before undertaking a fully funded PGCE from September 2026. The role includes a structured training programme with full mentoring and a reduced timetable, leading to QTS. The initial contract is until July 2027, with the expectation of a permanent role from September 2027. The teacher is expected to contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in co-curricular activities and school trips where appropriate.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• A dynamic communicator with enthusiasm for Chemistry and science education
• A reflective and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to the wider life of the school
• A good-humoured, ethical approach to working with colleagues and students

Benefits

• Full funding of PGCE tuition fees (worth 9250)
• Competitive independent school salary from day one
• Reduced timetable and comprehensive mentoring during training
• Generous pension scheme
• Optional subsidised private healthcare
• Free school lunches during term time
• Free on-site parking and sports centre membership
• Beautiful campus with state-of-the-art laboratories and resources
• Opportunities for involvement in co-curricular activities and school trips

If you are a recent graduate or career-changer seeking an exceptional route into teaching, we welcome your application. For further details, please contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.