Teacher of Chemistry

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range:
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Position

Start Date:

01/01/2027 Contract Type:
Full-time/Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 04/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Community that has High Expectations, Raises Aspirations and Transforms Lives at CCHS
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in providing a first-class education to every student? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At CCHS, we are committed to investing in the best staff to provide first-class education in a happy, safe, and secure environment. By upholding high standards and clear expectations, we provide a stimulating learning environment where every member of our community feels supported. We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of Chemistry to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.

Clacton County High School is part of the Sigma Trust and works closely in collaboration with the other schools within our trust family. As a result, we are innovative and always learning from each other to ensure that we deliver an exciting and progressive educational experience for our students. We continually develop and adapt our curriculum offer, improve the facilities and encourage participation in extra-curricular activities to give our students a breadth of opportunities.

As a school, we are determined never to stand still and as a result of this commitment, we are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our CCHS team. It is important that the successful candidate is a dedicated and inspirational teacher and a great role model to their students.

Our guiding principles of 'Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives' for all students and 'Discover Yourself, Define Your Future' for the sixth form, together with our PROUD values, permeate throughout the school and reflects the passion and drive within all staff at CCHS and our sixth form college.

We would be delighted to welcome your application if you feel inspired to be part of the CCHS experience, and have a commitment to understanding who we are, what we value and the culture we are creating.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a welcoming and dynamic community where you can truly make a difference.

Full time and Part time applications will be considered for this post.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

A Day in the Life:

You’ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

Teach allocated students up to and including GCSE (opportunities for KS5 for the right candidate), by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

• Understanding and applying effective classroom management.
• Understanding and applying a range of teaching strategies.
• Use assessment data to evaluate learner’s progress and set appropriate targets for improvement.
• Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities.
• Inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues.
• Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom engage and motivate students.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A passion for teaching.
• A professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging learners.
• A commitment to safeguarding within a school setting.

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