Chemistry Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

Are you a passionate Chemistry Teacher who enjoys making complex scientific ideas accessible and helping students develop strong analytical and practical skills? A secondary school in Exeter is looking for a committed Chemistry Teacher to join its Science department.

• Chemistry Teacher Role

• Teaching Chemistry and Science across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available

• Exeter

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chemistry Teacher to join an established Science department and play an important role in students' academic development.

You will teach Chemistry as part of the secondary Science curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role will involve teaching topics including chemical reactions, atomic structure, bonding, energy changes, quantitative chemistry and other areas relevant to the GCSE curriculum.

The successful candidate will be expected to combine clear explanations with practical opportunities that allow students to apply their knowledge. You should be confident teaching scientific concepts to students of different abilities and using assessment to identify misconceptions and areas for further development.

There may also be an opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 Chemistry for a suitably experienced candidate.

You will work closely with other Science teachers to plan lessons, share resources and monitor student progress. The role will also include marking, assessment, curriculum development and participation in departmental meetings.

Chemistry Teacher - School Information

This is a well-established secondary school in Exeter with a strong commitment to academic achievement and student wellbeing.

The Science department provides a structured curriculum designed to develop both scientific knowledge and practical skills. Students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate scientific ideas and understand how Chemistry applies to everyday life and wider scientific developments.

The department benefits from a collaborative working culture, with teachers sharing resources and supporting one another. The school also provides professional development opportunities for staff who want to continue developing their classroom practice.

Chemistry Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Chemistry degree or related Science degree

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Chemistry at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Science/Chemistry

• GCSE Chemistry experience

• KS5 experience desirable

• Strong theoretical and practical subject knowledge

• Confidence delivering practical Science

• Effective classroom management

• Ability to differentiate for different abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Commitment to student progress and achievement

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 keen to arrange interviews promptly and is looking for an enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher who can start ASAP.