Chemistry Teacher - Community-Focused School - Westminster

Join a community-focused school in Westminster, known for its supportive environment and commitment to student progress, as a Chemistry Teacher from April 2025. This is a mid-year opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3-5, fostering a love of chemistry and practical skills.

About Our Learning Community:

We are a school committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can succeed. Our science department emphasizes practical experiments and real-world applications of chemistry.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Chemistry lessons across Key Stages 3-5, following exam specifications and incorporating practical experiments and real-world applications.
• Plan and deliver lessons that foster problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and chemical understanding, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources, including laboratory experiments and online simulations.
• Assess student progress through practical experiments, demonstrations, and written assessments, providing detailed feedback to support their development and ensure smooth transition mid-year.
• Contribute to the development of the Chemistry curriculum, integrating current chemical research and safety practices, and participate in departmental planning and collaboration.
• Organize and lead laboratory experiments, chemical demonstrations, and science-related activities, promoting student engagement and practical skills, adapting to mid-year integration.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong Chemistry subject knowledge, including chemical theories and laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Chemistry to A-Level, with a focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and practical skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities, including those joining mid-year.
• Commitment to fostering scientific inquiry and practical skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + Inner London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped laboratories and resources, supporting practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in chemistry and science education, with support for mid-year integration.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a school that values community engagement.

To Apply:

Please send your CV