Teacher of Chemistry

The Independent Schools Council; Edgware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Edgware is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both academic and co-curricular programs, ensuring a supportive and high-performing environment. This full-time role offers competitive salary and development opportunities, establishing a vibrant learning community.

Benefits

Membership of the TPS

Free lunches during term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistant Programme

Free use of swimming pool and fitness suite

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Schemes

Fee remission

Qualifications

• Ideal for ECTs with a passion for teaching Chemistry.
• Ability to facilitate co-curricular activities.
• Experience in delivering excellent pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry at all levels across the School.
• Engage actively in co-curricular activities.
• Provide exceptional pastoral care.

Skills

Commitment to pastoral care

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY

Full Time

Required from January 2026 or sooner

Suitable for ECTs

This is an excellent opportunity for a first-rate Chemistry Teacher to teach at all levels across the School. The successful applicant will be expected to play a significant role in co-curricular activities, and they will have a deep commitment to, and knowledge of, delivering excellent pastoral care to the students in their care.

We can offer:

· A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

· A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

· The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

· A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

· Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

· Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

· To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

· The vacancy closes on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 7.00am; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

· Interview date: Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

· If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ