Chemistry Teacher | Grammar School | Southend-on-Sea

Position: Chemistry Teacher
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

Chemistry Teaching Role in a Selective Grammar School

A grammar school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking to appoint a Chemistry Teacher to join its Science department from September. This is a full-time teaching role within a high-achieving environment where students demonstrate strong academic engagement and interest in the sciences.

Chemistry is a popular subject within the school with a high proportion of students continuing their studies at A-Level. The department maintains a structured curriculum supported by well-equipped laboratory facilities.

About the Role

You will be responsible for teaching Chemistry across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Lessons will focus on developing strong subject knowledge across core chemistry topics including atomic structure chemical reactions bonding energetics and organic chemistry.

Practical laboratory work forms a key part of the curriculum allowing students to develop investigative skills and apply theoretical knowledge in structured experiments.

You will support students preparing for GCSE and A-Level Chemistry examinations helping them develop accuracy in calculations analytical skills and exam technique.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver lessons covering core Chemistry concepts

• Plan and supervise practical laboratory experiments

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Chemistry examinations

• Assess student work and provide structured feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Maintain safe laboratory environments

• Contribute to departmental planning and shared resources

The School Environment

This grammar school in Southend-on-Sea provides a focused academic environment where students demonstrate strong motivation and engagement in their studies. The Science department benefits from specialist laboratories designed to support practical experimentation and investigative learning.

Staff collaborate closely to maintain high teaching standards and consistent curriculum delivery. Students respond positively to structured lessons and clear academic expectations.

Leadership supports professional development and encourages subject expertise across departments.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher with strong Chemistry subject knowledge who can contribute to a high-achieving department.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong subject knowledge in Chemistry

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4

• Good classroom management skills

• Strong organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Chemistry

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Chemistry Teacher role in Southend-on-Sea starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.