Chemistry Teacher
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
September Start | MPS/UPS

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a supportive and well-regarded secondary school in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a dedicated and passionate Chemistry Teacher for a September start.

This role is ideal for a Chemistry specialist who is enthusiastic about science, confident delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons, and committed to helping pupils develop strong scientific understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

The Role

As a Chemistry Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Science lessons with a focus on Chemistry across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring pupils and supporting progress in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Chemistry lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Teaching key topics such as atomic structure, chemical reactions, bonding, and energy changes
• Preparing students for assessments and GCSE Chemistry (or Combined Science)
• Delivering safe and effective practical experiments and demonstrations
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assessing pupil progress and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement
• Working collaboratively with the Science department and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Science with a specialism in Chemistry at secondary level (KS3 and/or KS4)
• (ECTs welcome with relevant Chemistry teaching placements)
• Strong subject knowledge in Chemistry
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• An engaging, enthusiastic, and supportive teaching style
• Availability to start in September
• Ability to commute to Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire

What We Offer

• Pay in line with MPS/UPS, dependent on experience
• Long-term teaching opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• Access to CPD and training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• 24/7 CPD Learning Hub to support professional development
• Opportunity to work within supportive and well-resourced schools

How to Apply

If you are a Chemistry Teacher seeking a September role in Great Missenden, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Telephone: 01494 840527 | 01753 465 256
24/7 Support: 07435 552169

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.