Teacher of Chemistry

shirelandcat; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy is seeking an outstanding Chemistry teacher for maternity cover. The post involves teaching Chemistry across the Science curriculum within a dynamic Science faculty.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations for learning and behaviour, able to inspire students and raise standards. A supportive academy culture and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Chemistry across the Science curriculum.
• Inspires and motivates students of all abilities and Key Stages.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Committed to raising standards and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry to learners across key stages as part of the Science curriculum.
• Inspire and enthuse students to achieve their best.
• Maintain high standards of learning and classroom behaviour.
• Collaborate with Science faculty to raise standards and share good practice.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

Motivating students

Job description

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY - Maternity Cover

Shireland Collegiate Academy

Salary: TMS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Required: ASAP

We are seeking an outstanding Chemistry teacher with the ability to teach across the Science Curriculum to join our dynamic and successful Science faculty.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to and inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to teach Chemistry and motivate students across allability ranges and key stages
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Able to inspire and enthuse students
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly improve and learn

In return we will offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• A Level teaching
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including national and international experts in their field.
• An ICT rich environment which allows staff to be innovative in harnessing technology for learning.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews: W/C Monday 19th October 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.