A-level Chemistry Teacher Academic School in Central London

Chemistry Specialist (A-Level) Elite Independent School Central London

Role: Teacher of Chemistry (KS4KS5)

Location: Central London (Zone 1)

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Highly Competitive (Significant London Premium Benefits)

Are you an exceptional chemist with the academic depth to inspire students aiming for the frontiers of Medicine Engineering and Natural Sciences

Wayman Education is seeking a high-achieving academic to join the Chemistry faculty of one of Londons most prestigious independent schools. This institution is a beacon of scientific excellence and is looking for a specialist who can deliver a curriculum that is technically demanding intellectually stimulating and practically rigorous.

The Role

This is a position for a subject authority who thrives on advanced chemical theory and sophisticated laboratory work.

• Advanced Instruction: Deliver a rigorous A-Level (AQA/OCR A) or IB Higher Level curriculum with a focus on organic mechanisms transition metal chemistry and thermodynamics.

• Oxbridge & Medical Mentorship: Provide specialist coaching for students sitting the NSAAS (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) and BMAT/UCAT as well as mock academic interviews for Oxford Cambridge and Imperial College London.

• Olympiad Leadership: Oversee the schools participation in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Olympiad and the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6).

• Research-Grade Practicals: Lead high-level laboratory sessions utilizing advanced apparatus to teach analytical techniques such as titration distillation and qualitative analysis.

The Candidate

• Academic Pedigree: A First-Class or Upper Second-Class degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry Chemical Engineering) from a Russell Group University. A Masters or PhD is highly advantageous.

• Subject Authority: A profound understanding of chemical principles with the ability to discuss contemporary researchfrom nanotechnology to green chemistrywith scholarly precision.

• Quantitative Excellence: Strong mathematical fluency to support students through the increasingly complex physical chemistry components of the senior curriculum.

• Scholarly Presence: An articulate and engaging educator who can translate abstract molecular concepts into tangible learning experiences.

The Environment

• World-Class Facilities: Work in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped for high-level undergraduate-style research and experimentation.

• Exceptional Cohort: Teach exceptionally gifted students who are consistently ranked among the top in the country for STEM attainment.

• Professional Autonomy: Join a department that values scientific inquiry and encourages the exploration of concepts beyond the standard exam specification.

• Unrivalled Benefits: A package that reflects the elite status of the school including a generous salary private healthcare and significant professional development grants.

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This is a rare opportunity for a high-level academic to secure a career-defining role within the London independent sector.