Science (Chemistry) Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Stockport seeks a dynamic Science Teacher specializing in Chemistry to start in September 2025. The role involves teaching GCSE Chemistry and engaging students through data-driven lessons and supportive classroom environments, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Benefits

Strong departmental support

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Modern labs and excellent teaching resources

Easily accessible location

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Chemistry at KS4 and science at KS3 essential.
• Holds QTS and actively engages in CPD and curriculum planning.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular STEM activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry to GCSE level and general science to Key Stage 3.
• Use data effectively to track progress and plan interventions.
• Participate in curriculum planning and wider school activities.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Differentiation strategies

Making science accessible

Enthusiastic teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong academic background in Chemistry

Job description

Position: Science Teacher – Specialism in Chemistry
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum (MPS1 – UPS3, dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Stockport to recruit a dynamic Chemistry Teacher to join their Science department from September. The school is committed to delivering outstanding Science education and is looking for a subject specialist who can bring Chemistry to life in the classroom.

• Teach Chemistry to GCSE level and general science to Key Stage 3.

• Deliver lessons that are engaging, practical, and academically rigorous.

• Use data effectively to track progress and plan interventions where needed.

• Foster a love of learning and enquiry in a supportive classroom environment.

• Participate in curriculum planning, CPD, and wider school activities.

• Holds QTS and has a strong academic background in Chemistry.

• Experience teaching Chemistry at KS4 and science at KS3.

• Effective classroom management and differentiation strategies.

• Enthusiastic about making science accessible and enjoyable for all learners.

• Willing to contribute to extracurricular STEM and enrichment activities.

• Modern labs and excellent teaching resources.

• Strong departmental support and structured induction.

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

• Easily accessible location with parking and transport links.

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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.
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