Chemistry Teacher Outstanding School Kingston upon Thames

A secondary school in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a confident Chemistry Teacher to join its Science Department. The school is looking for someone who can deliver challenging lessons while making Chemistry accessible and relevant to students.

• Chemistry Teacher Role

• Teaching Chemistry across KS3 and KS4 including GCSE

• Kingston upon Thames

• MPS1 UPS3 Salary

• Full-time Permanent

• ASAP Start

You will teach Science across KS3 and specialise in Chemistry at KS4. The successful teacher will be responsible for planning lessons that develop students understanding of chemical principles while also preparing GCSE students for their examinations.

Students will study areas including atomic structure bonding chemical reactions quantitative chemistry energy changes and the Earths resources. You will use demonstrations practical investigations and problem-solving activities to reinforce the theory covered in lessons.

Assessment will be an important part of the position. You will track progress identify misconceptions and provide targeted support where students need additional guidance. The ability to work collaboratively with other Science teachers will also be essential.

Chemistry Teacher - School Information

The school is an Outstanding School in Kingston upon Thames with a strong academic culture and clear expectations for students.

The Science Department aims to provide a challenging but accessible curriculum giving students the opportunity to develop scientific knowledge alongside practical and analytical skills.

The successful Chemistry Teacher will work within an experienced department where collaboration and professional development are encouraged. Staff are supported with curriculum planning and have opportunities to contribute to enrichment and wider science activities.

Chemistry Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Chemistry Degree

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Strong Chemistry subject knowledge

• Ability to teach KS3 Science and KS4 Chemistry

• GCSE Chemistry experience

• Confidence delivering practical investigations

• Strong classroom management

• Excellent planning and assessment skills

• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly

• Commitment to student progress

Salary

The salary for this Chemistry Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this Chemistry Teacher position through as soon as possible. The school is looking to arrange interviews quickly and is seeking a teacher available for an ASAP start.