Teacher of Science Chemistry

LYTCHETT MINSTER SCHOOL; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Poole is seeking a qualified Teacher of Science with a focus on Chemistry. This permanent role offers a full-time position starting in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, able to work across all ages, and thrive in a supportive team environment. This school values its independence and is known for its outstanding pastoral care and educational outcomes. Join a vibrant team in a beautiful learning setting.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
• Must be a well-qualified specialist in any subject area, Chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the full age and ability range.
• Participate fully in the life of the school.
• Work with a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Ability to teach Chemistry

Team collaboration

Education

Well-qualified specialist

Job description

Teacher of Science Chemistry

Poole, Dorset

M1 - UPS3

Permanent

Lytchett Minster School

Lytchett Minster School is looking for highly motivated teachers who are passionate about teaching and who will relish the prospect of making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified specialist to share in the work of this thriving department and to work with a friendly and supportive team housed in excellent modern facilities. Whether you are a newly qualified teacher looking to get the best start in the teaching profession, or a more experienced and ambitious colleague wishing to progress your career, this vibrant and successful school can help you to develop and flourish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Science Teacher (Chemistry) to join a committed and effective team of specialist teachers and who will participate fully in the life of the school. The successful applicant will teach across the full age and ability range. This is a full-time vacancy on a permanent contract with a September 2026 start. Applications will be considered from any specialism but the ability to teach Chemistry would be a significant advantage.

Set in a semi-rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions. The school is massively over-subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.

Lytchett has not joined a multi-academy trust, and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.

To find out more about the school, please refer to our 'What is it like to work at Lytchett?' document.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the full age and ability range
• Participate fully in the life of the school
• Work with a friendly and supportive team

Qualifications

• Well-qualified specialist
• Any specialism but the ability to teach chemistry would be a significant advantage