Exciting Opportunity - Grammar School - Chemistry Teacher

About the position

Exciting Opportunity – Chemistry Teacher
📍 Location: Coventry (Grammar School)
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💷 Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you a passionate Chemistry Teacher seeking a new role in a high-achieving grammar school? Whether you're an experienced educator or looking for your next challenge, we invite you to join our outstanding Chemistry Department in a prestigious grammar school in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chemistry Teacher to inspire motivated students and contribute to academic excellence in a school that values both tradition and innovation.

About the School
Located in the heart of Coventry, our grammar school is renowned for academic success, strong pastoral care, and a deep commitment to STEM subjects. As a Chemistry Teacher, you’ll be part of a thriving science faculty, delivering a rigorous curriculum to able and enthusiastic learners. We offer a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment where both staff and students are encouraged to strive for excellence.

Why Join Us as a Chemistry Teacher?

✅ High-Achieving Students – As a Chemistry Teacher, you’ll work with engaged, focused learners who thrive on challenge and curiosity.
✅ Supportive Faculty – Join a collaborative team of Chemistry Teachers who share resources and best practices in a culture of professional trust.
✅ Exceptional Facilities – Teach in modern, fully equipped science labs designed to bring Chemistry to life through practical experimentation.
✅ Career Development – Whether you're an experienced Chemistry Teacher or early in your career, we offer high-quality CPD, leadership pathways, and support for professional growth.
✅ Academic Ethos – Enjoy the opportunity to teach Chemistry to GCSE and A-Level students within a grammar school setting that values depth, challenge, and enrichment.

The Role of a Chemistry Teacher at Our School

• Plan and deliver high-quality Chemistry lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, tailored to a grammar school context.

• Inspire students through engaging, intellectually challenging content and practical activities that highlight real-world applications of Chemistry.

• Assess, track, and support student progress in Chemistry using data to inform teaching and intervention.

• Contribute to curriculum development, working alongside fellow Chemistry Teachers to ensure an inspiring and rigorous programme of study.

• Support extra-curricular opportunities such as Chemistry Olympiads, science clubs, or university preparation sessions.

Who We’re Looking For

• A qualified Chemistry Teacher with QTS and a relevant degree.

• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching Chemistry at KS4 and ideally KS5.

• A Chemistry Teacher who is committed to high standards, stretch and challenge, and nurturing student potential.

• Someone who thrives in a selective school setting and is keen to contribute to wider school life.

• A team-oriented professional with excellent communication and organisational skills.

How to Apply
If you are a Chemistry Teacher who is excited by the idea of teaching bright, engaged students in a supportive grammar school environment in Coventry, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Please send your CV and a brief cover letter – and take the next step in your journey as a Chemistry Teacher!

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