Chemistry Teacher

Position:
Chemistry Teacher
Contract Type:
Full-time, long-term temporary

Start Date:

8 September 2026

Location:

Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, M1–UPS3

Hours of work:
Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time

About the Chemistry Teacher Vacancy

Teach Now is seeking a skilled Chemistry Teacher for a secondary school in Hertfordshire with a strong commitment to academic achievement and practical Science.

The appointed Chemistry Teacher will teach across KS3 and KS4 and may contribute to KS5 Chemistry, subject to experience. The school is looking for a teacher who combines secure subject knowledge with clear explanations, effective practical demonstrations and high expectations.

This role would suit an experienced Chemistry Teacher or a strong ECT seeking a supportive department.

Main Duties

Planning and delivering high-quality Chemistry lessons

Teaching general Science at KS3 and Chemistry at KS4

Preparing students for GCSE assessments

Delivering safe and engaging practical work

Monitoring progress and providing actionable feedback

Supporting intervention and examination preparation

Working closely with laboratory technicians

Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree-level knowledge of Chemistry or a closely related subject

Recent experience teaching secondary Science

Secure understanding of GCSE Chemistry

Strong behaviour-management and organisational skills

Confidence delivering practical investigations safely

Commitment to professional development and safeguarding

KS5 Chemistry experience would be beneficial.

What the School Can Offer

Well-equipped Science laboratories

Experienced departmental colleagues

Technician support for practical lessons

Shared planning and curriculum resources

Opportunities for professional growth

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