The Opportunity

Nuneaton is a town with a strong industrial and manufacturing backbone, located at the heart of the Midlands' engineering corridor. We are seeking a Chemistry Teacher who can ignite a passion for the molecular world and its vital role in modern society. This role involves teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with potential for A-Level Chemistry delivery for the right candidate. You will be responsible for helping students master the "central science," linking laboratory experiments to global issues like sustainable materials, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, and green energy.

The Department

• You will be based in a modern Science department with specialized Chemistry laboratories, featuring advanced fume cupboards and bespoke workstations for practical enquiry.

• The department is supported by a dedicated team of Science Technicians who ensure all chemical reagents, glassware, and specialized equipment are prepared to the highest safety standards.

• We utilize a curriculum that emphasizes the "macro, micro, and symbolic" levels of Chemistry, using digital modelling and molecular kits to help students visualize abstract concepts.

• We maintain strong links with local industry and universities in the West Midlands, providing students with opportunities for "Chemistry at Work" days and advanced laboratory workshops.

Core Responsibilities

1. Delivering high-impact, practical-led lessons that build students' confidence in handling equipment and conducting safe chemical reactions.

2. Teaching core Chemistry pillars, including atomic structure, the periodic table, quantitative chemistry, and organic synthesis.

3. Preparing Year 11 and Year 13 students for GCSE and A-Level examinations (AQA or OCR), focusing on the mastery of "Required Practical's" and the application of chemical theory to unfamiliar problems.

4. Enhancing students' mathematical proficiency within a scientific context, specifically in calculating moles, concentrations, and reaction yields.

5. Leading extracurricular initiatives, such as "Science Week" demonstrations, a school "Alchemy Club," or national Chemistry Olympiad entries.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a specialist who can make the invisible world of atoms and bonds tangible and exciting. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• A proven ability to deliver the Chemistry specification with rigor, ensuring high standards of safety in accordance with CLEAPSS guidelines.

• Strong subject knowledge across both inorganic and organic chemistry, with the ability to explain complex mechanisms and bonding theories.

• Excellent pedagogical skills, particularly the use of live modelling and scaffolding to help students navigate the "language" of chemical equations.

Why Join Us?

• An Academy that recognizes Chemistry as a high-value academic subject with strong pathways into medicine, engineering, and research.

• Access to a structured CPD program focused on subject-specialist upskilling and the latest developments in cognitive science as applied to Science education.

• A supportive, professional staff culture within a school that prides itself on its community-focused ethos and academic ambition.

• Located in a historic Warwickshire town with excellent transport links to Coventry, Birmingham, and Leicester, offering a great balance of local community and regional connectivity.

How to Apply Please submit your current CV to begin the application process for this Chemistry Teacher position.