Teacher of Chemistry

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a dynamic Chemistry Teacher for secondary schools in York, starting September 2025. The role involves delivering engaging Chemistry lessons, utilizing the AQA curriculum, and providing individual support to enhance student learning and foster a passion for the subject. Applicants should hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Recent classroom teaching experience in Chemistry is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Chemistry lessons aligned with the AQA curriculum.
• Develop hands-on experiments and assessments.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a respectful learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Passion for Chemistry

Creativity

Education

Relevant Degree at 2:1 or higher

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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