Chemistry Teacher | Rural Secondary School | Norfolk

Chemistry Teaching Role in a Rural School Setting

A rural secondary school in Norfolk is seeking to appoint a Chemistry Teacher to join its Science department from September. This is a full-time role within a school that serves a local community and places emphasis on steady academic progress and strong classroom routines.

Chemistry is an important subject within the school with students supported to develop both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills throughout their studies.

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 understanding of core chemistry topics such as atomic structure bonding reactions acids and alkalis energetics and organic chemistry.

Practical laboratory sessions are a regular feature of the curriculum giving students the opportunity to apply their learning through structured investigations.

You will support students preparing for GCSE and A-Level Chemistry examinations helping them develop confidence with calculations experimental methods and written responses.

You will also contribute to general Science teaching at Key Stage 3 as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver lessons covering core Chemistry content

• Plan and supervise practical laboratory activities

• 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 teaching resources

The School Environment

This rural secondary school in Norfolk provides a calm and structured learning environment where staff work closely with students to support consistent progress. The Science department benefits from dedicated laboratory spaces designed to support practical learning.

Staff collaborate regularly to maintain consistency across year groups and students benefit from clear expectations and supportive teaching.

Leadership promotes teamwork and supports staff through ongoing professional development opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher with strong subject knowledge in Chemistry who can deliver structured lessons and support student progress across multiple key stages.

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 supporting GCSE and A-Level examination preparation

How to Apply

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