SECONDARY CHEMISTRY TEACHER (KS3–KS4)

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Chemistry is precise.
Clear explanation is what makes it accessible.

As a Secondary Chemistry Teacher, you will deliver structured lessons that help students understand key scientific principles and apply them confidently.

Key responsibilities
Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4
Explain topics such as reactions, bonding, and the periodic table
Deliver practical experiments safely
Prepare students for GCSE exams
Reinforce scientific terminology
Track progress and address misconceptions
Maintain structured lessons

The classroom environment
Lessons are clear and methodical
Students understand processes step-by-step
Behaviour is calm and controlled
Learning is consistent

Skills and experience
Strong Chemistry subject knowledge
Clear explanation skills
Organisation and planning
Confident classroom management

What success looks like
Students understand key processes
Practical work is completed safely
Confidence improves across topics

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with science or lab-based backgrounds

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Contact information

Raja Sing