Teacher of Chemistry

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/33976/2528

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time or Part Time

Location: Ewell, Epsom

Closing Date: 04/05/2026

Department: Teaching

Job Role: Teaching

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Chemistry Teacher to join a thriving Science Department at our independent senior school in Ewell, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire pupils through high quality teaching, innovation in curriculum delivery, and a strong commitment to student progress and wellbeing.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities in Science and Chemistry.
• Create and sustain an excellent learning environment and culture that promotes high expectations and intellectual curiosity.
• Ensure that own teaching practice is consistently high standard, engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and deliver innovative schemes of learning and assessment, aligned with current specifications, curriculum requirements and best practice pedagogy.
• Plan lessons that inspire and motivate learners, taking full account of pupils' individual needs and progress.
• Facilitate peer observation and professional dialogue to enhance teaching and learning across the department.
• Actively seek and respond to pupil voice and feedback in order to raise standards.
• Provide high quality individual support and targeted intervention for pupils as required.
• Continually assess pupil progress using a range of formative and summative strategies.
• Deliver high quality feedback that enables pupils to make sustained progress and achieve strong outcomes.
• Provide parents with clear, constructive and timely feedback regarding their child's progress and attainment.
• Use available data effectively to plan, monitor and review progress, driving rigorous improvement for all pupils.
• Promote equality of performance and achievement, ensuring all pupil groups are supported to reach their full potential.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of developments in teaching practice, methodology and educational initiatives at local, national and global levels.
• Demonstrate a detailed and current knowledge of GCSE and A Level Chemistry specifications, including recent and ongoing changes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant degree in Chemistry or a related subject, with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for Chemistry education.
• Is reflective, collaborative and committed to professional growth.
• Shares the school's commitment to high academic standards and pastoral care.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of an independent school.

We Offer

• Motivated and well behaved pupils who value learning
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to professional development

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.