Details:
- Salary: £40,372 - 59,864 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Barnet London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Chemistry Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum – M1 to UPS3
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Teach Now is recruiting an accomplished Chemistry Teacher for a successful secondary school in Barnet. The school is seeking a subject specialist capable of delivering engaging and academically rigorous Chemistry across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach KS5 depending on experience.
This position offers an excellent environment for a teacher who enjoys high-quality subject teaching, practical science and helping students build the knowledge and confidence required for GCSE and A-level success.
The Opportunity
As Chemistry Teacher, you will:
Plan and teach high-quality Chemistry lessons
Deliver the science curriculum across KS3 and KS4
Teach GCSE Chemistry as part of combined and/or separate sciences
Potentially teach A-level Chemistry where appropriate
Plan safe and purposeful practical investigations
Assess pupils accurately and use assessment to address misconceptions
Provide intervention and targeted support for pupils who need additional help
Stretch high-attaining students and encourage interest in STEM pathways
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic achievement
Contribute to department planning, moderation and curriculum development
Work collaboratively with technicians and other science teachers
About You
Applicants should have:
Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent formally recognised teaching qualification
A degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Strong Chemistry subject knowledge
Experience teaching secondary science in a UK school
Experience delivering GCSE Chemistry
Excellent classroom and behaviour-management skills
A sound understanding of assessment and examination requirements
A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Two satisfactory professional references
A-level teaching experience would be particularly welcome but is not essential for every applicant.
Why Consider This School?
You can expect:
A well-established science department
Access to specialist laboratory facilities and technician support
Collaborative departmental planning
Strong emphasis on practical and investigative science
Opportunities to teach examination classes
Supportive leadership and professional development
The chance to contribute to enrichment, STEM activities or science clubs
Salary is determined according to teaching experience, qualifications, relevant responsibilities and the school’s assessment of the successful candidate.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance