Teacher of Chemistry; Maternity Cover

Bede’s is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry for maternity cover starting January 2027 and ending June 2027. Depending on the candidate's circumstances, an December 2026 start would be possible.

You will have the talent to help every pupil to achieve their best possible results at GCSE or A Level and you will be determined to inspire young people, and to help inculcate a love of Chemistry amongst your pupils. You will be teaching both GCSE and A Level. You will be able to enjoy working with gifted scientists who aspire to study at the very highest level as much as you enjoy working with those who find the subject particularly taxing.

The faculty is under the aegis of Head of STEM, Ms Julia French and the department is led by Ms Andreea Toma. There are separate Heads of Department for Chemistry, Physics and Biology, as well as for Animal Management, and you may be able to offer an additional subject specialism in one of these subjects.

You will be eager to be a part of a successful faculty, teaching exciting and innovative lessons, and contributing outside the classroom as well. In Years 9, 10 and 11 pupils take one of three pathways to complete their study of the Sciences;
We teach the AQA Chemistry GCSE as part of the Triple pathway, Combined Science GCSEs for the Double pathway and BTEC Science as a single science pathway. At A-Level, we teach the AQA Chemistry A-Level

We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers who will enjoy a generous level of remission on their timetable, above the level offered in other schools. They will also benefit from the expert professional mentorship of Mr Barry Jackson, our dedicated Head of Teacher Development.

Bede’s is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities and resources and we offer superb opportunities for the personal and professional development of our teachers.

Your application will outline how you would seek to contribute to the School’s extensive co-curricular programme; we are excited to hear how you will infect the pupils with your own passion whether this be within STEM or beyond it.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position covering Maternity Leave. A commitment to the broader life of the school, including involvement in our weekend activities and boarding programme, is essential for these roles.

We will be offering a competitive salary along with a range of staff benefits including;

A generous company pension with salary exchange options

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

Refer a Friend Scheme

Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

Complimentary Lunch provided

Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 9th October 2026 at 8am.

We look forward to meeting shortlisted candidates for interviews on the w/c 12th October 2026. We encourage applicants to keep this week clear where possible. Tours of the school will take place at the interview stage.

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