Science Teacher (Chemistry Specialist)

Science Teacher (Chemistry Specialist)

£32,916 - £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Cambridge

We are seeking an intellectually curious and high energy Qualified Science Teacher (QTS) with a strong Chemistry specialism for a permanent position at our partner Secondary School in St Neots, commencing this September. The school is renowned for its commitment to the sciences and is looking for a practitioner who can deliver the curriculum with both academic rigor and real world relevance.

Responsibilities

• Chemistry Specialism: Lead the delivery of Chemistry across KS3 and KS4, with a specific focus on preparing Year 11 and A Level cohorts for high stakes examinations.
• Balanced Science Delivery: Contribute to the wider Science department by delivering Biology and Physics modules at Key Stage 3, ensuring a holistic scientific foundation for all students.
• Laboratory Excellence: Design and facilitate complex practical experiments, utilising the school's modern laboratory facilities and working in tandem with the technician team.
• Data Informed Pedagogy: Utilise assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions to ensure every student achieves their potential.
• Curriculum Enrichment: Contribute to the development of new schemes of work that reflect contemporary scientific advancements and the Green Chemistry agenda.
• Pastoral Stewardship: Act as a Form Tutor, providing consistent academic and emotional support to a dedicated group of learners.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory - a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Technical Mastery: A deep understanding of chemical reactions, bonding, and quantitative chemistry, with the ability to explain abstract concepts with clarity.
• Safety Leadership: An impeccable approach to workshop and laboratory management, adhering to all COSHH and school specific safety protocols.
• Collaborative Mindset: The desire to share best practices with a vibrant team of scientists and contribute to the school's wider STEM initiatives.
• Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).

Benefits

• Permanent Security: Direct hire permanent contract starting in September, offering long term stability and a clear pathway to middle leadership.
• Competitive Salary: Remuneration on the full MPS/UPS scale, commensurate with experience and specialist expertise.
• St Neots Community: Work in an area known for its strong community ties and excellent transport links to Cambridge and Bedford.