Chemistry Teacher

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Uncover the Elements in Hackney! Full-Time Chemistry Teacher at Outstanding School (September 2025 Start - KS3, KS4 & KS5)

Are you an inspiring and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher passionate about the fundamental building blocks of our world and eager to spark a love for chemical reactions in young minds? Our Outstanding school in the vibrant London Borough of Hackney is seeking a highly motivated Full-Time Teacher of Chemistry to join our thriving and well-resourced Science department from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined and Triple Science), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Chemistry) within a supportive and high-achieving educational environment.

In this rewarding full-time role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Spark Chemical Inquiry: Design and deliver innovative lessons that ignite curiosity about chemical principles, reactions, and the structure of matter, from the microscopic to the macroscopic.

  • Empower Future Chemists: Guide students through practical investigations, theoretical concepts, and real-world applications, preparing them for success in GCSE and A-Level examinations and beyond.

  • Cultivate Critical Thinking: Encourage students to analyse experimental data, evaluate chemical theories, and understand the impact of chemistry on industry, medicine, and the environment.

  • Contribute to a Collaborative Department: Join a supportive team of specialist science educators who share best practice, innovate curriculum delivery, and are committed to academic excellence across all sciences.

  • Thrive in a Diverse Community: Work with students from a wide range of backgrounds in Hackney, fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment where every student can achieve their scientific potential.

  • Shape Future Innovators: Play a key role in inspiring students to pursue further education and careers in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, forensics, materials science, and other vital STEM fields.

    We are looking for a passionate and qualified Chemistry teacher with QTS and a strong subject knowledge base across chemical disciplines, with the ability to confidently teach A-Level Chemistry. A proven track record of delivering engaging and effective lessons that foster a deep understanding of chemical principles is essential. If you are ready to make a significant contribution to our outstanding team in Hackney across all key stages, we encourage you to apply for a September 2025 start.

    Unleash the power of chemistry with us in Hackney – join our dedicated team for a September 2025 start, including A-Level teaching

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