Teacher of Chemistry

WHITGIFT SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent independent school located in London is seeking a Teacher of Chemistry to join their team. The role offers a supportive environment for teachers and an opportunity to inspire students aged 10-18. The successful candidate will have a passion for science, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning culture. A generous salary package and benefits are included, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous salary

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Healthcare plan

Access to on-site gym

Discount on school fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge and a passion for science.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative learning culture and maintain high academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry to students aged 10-18.
• Contribute to co-curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
• Support and develop students' academic and personal growth.

Skills

Exceptional subject knowledge

Inspiring and motivating students

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Classroom management

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher of Chemistry – Permanent, Full‑time, Full Year – Start date: September 2026 – Salary: Generous package dependent on qualifications and experience.

Whitgift is one of Britain's leading independent day and boarding schools, set in an attractive 48‑acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

What Whitgift Offers You

• a unique, tailor‑made education for boys aged 10‑18
• beautiful and historic parkland site with outstanding facilities
• a record of outstanding academic achievement
• superb facilities for over 40 sports, an exciting performing arts programme and wide range of co‑curricular activities
• excellent pastoral care
• A vibrant, forward‑thinking school with a tradition of academic success
• State‑of‑the‑art science facilities and resources to inspire teaching and learning
• A supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth
• Extensive co‑curricular programmes in sport, music, drama, and enrichment activities
• Opportunities for career development, including our highly regarded Initial Teacher Training programme for early‑career teachers

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge and a passion for science
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
• Foster a collaborative learning culture and maintain high academic standards
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including co‑curricular and pastoral responsibilities
• Show resilience, creativity, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem‑solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively

Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to the profession, Whitgift offers the perfect environment to thrive and make a lasting impact. There is a proactive culture of supporting and developing talented and inspiring teachers. Staff are expected to contribute fully to the co‑curricular life of the School and this is reflected in the salary offered. A strong commitment to the pastoral system is also anticipated. In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including membership of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (with 3 × salary life assurance cover) or a defined contribution (DC) scheme which can be tailored to meet financial goals and includes 5 × salary life assurance cover, an Employee Discount Club, discount on school fees for the Foundation Schools (permanent posts only, upon successful completion of the probationary period), access to our on‑site gym, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family‑friendly benefits and season ticket loan. Accommodation may be available. Assistance is offered towards removal expenses etc., up to £1,000 in total.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information and an online application form, please visit https://www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please contact Desireé Chan, Acting Head of Chemistry, on 020 8688 9222 or email [e-mail]. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or email https://[e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities). It is an offence to apply for a role at the school if you know that you are barred from regulated activity with children. All roles within the school involve contact with children and are therefore classed as regulated activity. Child protection and safeguarding are the responsibility of everyone who works or volunteers in our school. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the school's safeguarding ethos. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.