Science Teacher


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£35,602 to £48,478 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CO15
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Chemistry Teacher

Location: CO15

Start Date: 1st October

Salary: M1-M6 Pay Scale

Are you a qualified Chemistry Teacher with a passion for inspiring students through engaging and effective lessons?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to motivate students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Are you looking to join a supportive secondary school that is committed to high expectations, raising aspirations and providing opportunities for all students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming secondary school in Essex that provides a broad and balanced curriculum within a happy, safe and supportive learning environment. The school promotes high expectations and a collaborative culture, with a strong focus on professional development and creating opportunities for both students and staff.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Chemistry Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis from 1st October. The successful Chemistry Teacher will teach students up to and including GCSE level, with potential opportunities to teach KS5, planning engaging lessons, using assessment data to monitor progress and maintaining effective classroom management.

The successful Chemistry Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS

• Experience teaching Chemistry within a secondary school setting

• Strong knowledge of the Chemistry curriculum up to GCSE level

• Excellent classroom management and the ability to engage and motivate students

• A professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging learners

• A strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A competitive salary on the M1-M6 pay scale

• A comprehensive CPD programme to support your professional development

• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and share best practice

• Access to an excellent pension scheme

• Health and wellbeing support, including a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

• Additional benefits including Cycle to Work, discounted gym memberships and other employee discounts

If you are interested in this Chemistry Teacher position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

joe.rigg@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335 533

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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