Teacher of Chemistry

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Teacher for secondary schools in York, starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will inspire students and deliver interactive lessons aligned with the AQA curriculum. Candidates must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and have a relevant degree, with strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Chemistry in accordance with the AQA curriculum.
• Recent classroom teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Chemistry lessons catering to different learning styles.
• Create engaging hands-on experiments and activities.
• Design assessments and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire

Education

Relevant Degree at 2:1 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Chemistry
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of Science with expertise in Chemistry? Do you have a passion for inspiring the next generation? We are seeking a dynamic Chemistry Teacher to work at client Secondary Schools in York, starting in September 2025.

Teacher of Chemistry Responsibilities:

• Deliver Chemistry lessons that cater to different learning styles in accordance with the AQA curriculum.
• Creating hands-on experiments and interactive activities to make learning come alive.
• Providing individualized support and guidance to students, helping them excel in their studies.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules, manage student behavior, and ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere for learning.
• Design assessments, quizzes, tests, and projects to evaluate students' understanding of Chemistry concepts.

Teacher of Chemistry requirements:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status, with UK-based teaching experience.
• Hold a relevant Degree at 2:1 or higher.
• Have recent classroom teaching experience in teaching Chemistry, in-line with the AQA curriculum.
• A deep passion for Chemistry and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you