Teacher - Applied Science Chemistry/Physics

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic science teacher with a Chemistry or Physics background for their Applied Science Level 3 course. The role offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive team, and generous benefits including a strong pension scheme and additional perks. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching and helping students achieve their vocational goals.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Superb pension scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed teacher for Applied Science Level 3 course.
• Experience of teaching in vocational courses would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach in an outstanding faculty and help students progress.
• Support learners in achieving their science career goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Background in Chemistry or Physics

Vocational teaching experience

Job description

Are you a science teacher with a Chemistry or Physics background? Do you want to teach in an outstanding faculty and help 16-19‑year‑old learners progress to amazing science careers through a more vocational route?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher for our Applied Science Level 3 course. Experience of teaching in vocational courses would be an advantage but it’s not essential. We’d like to hear from experienced teachers, as well as those new to teaching.

Why join Exeter College?

• Join an experienced and supportive team with a strong commitment to sharing ideas and resources
• You’ll have a mentor and support in faculty, including from a Tutorial Area Manager and Curriculum Area Manager
• We’ll pay an extra 28% of salary into your pension
• Join a growing Sunday Times 100 Best Company
• Great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and watersports
• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• In Exeter city centre, a few minutes from Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central train stations

Benefits

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.

Applying for the role

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Closing date: Sunday 16th November midnight.

Interviews held in Exeter on Monday 24th November 2025.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays.