Chemistry Vacancy at an Outstanding Secondary in Reading...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Chemistry Teacher to join an Outstanding secondary school in Reading from January 2025. This is an excellent role for a subject specialist who is committed to fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love of Chemistry across Key Stages 3–5. The successful candidate will become part of a thriving Science department that consistently delivers strong outcomes and prepares students for success at university and beyond.

Key Details
• Full-time, permanent Chemistry Teacher role starting January 2025
• Outstanding-rated secondary school in Reading with excellent academic reputation
• Join a collaborative Science department with excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to enrichment such as Chemistry clubs, competitions, and outreach projects

Experience and Qualifications
• Qualified Chemistry Teacher with QTS (PGCE or equivalent)
• Strong subject knowledge in Chemistry with the ability to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons
• Proven ability to teach across KS3–KS5 desirable, including A-Level Chemistry
• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level exams an advantage
• Enthusiastic, innovative classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular enrichment, including STEM clubs and national competitions
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information
• Ofsted Outstanding secondary school with consistently strong results across all STEM subjects
• Modern science laboratories, state-of-the-art equipment, and ICT-rich learning environments to support practical and theoretical work
• Strong track record of preparing students for Russell Group universities, particularly in STEM fields
• Supportive SLT committed to teacher wellbeing, CPD, and structured progression routes into leadership
• A rich extracurricular culture, with students actively involved in science fairs, academic competitions, and partnerships with local universities and research organisations
• Enthusiastic and ambitious students who respond positively to high expectations and creative teaching approaches

Salary
• Paid to scale on MPS / UPS

Application
• To be considered for this Chemistry Teacher role, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.