Secondary Chemistry Teacher - Southwark

Job Description

Are you an experienced Chemistry Teacher who enjoys turning practical experiments and tricky scientific ideas into those wonderful 'lightbulb' moments?

Would you love to join a welcoming secondary school in Southwark where your creativity is encouraged, your expertise is valued and every young person is supported to thrive?

-Exciting opportunity to lead a Key Stage and help shape the Science curriculum
-Friendly, collaborative colleagues and excellent professional learning opportunities
-Perkbox rewards and discounted gym memberships for eligible school employees
- Fantastic transport links into the school/Southwark area

Martin at Education 365 is delighted to be partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Southwark to find an inspiring Science Teacher with a Chemistry specialism for a rewarding maternity-cover opportunity.

We would love to hear from knowledgeable, approachable teachers who bring warmth and curiosity to the classroom, make pupils feel confident asking questions and love seeing young people discover what they are capable of.

As a Science Teacher, you will teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics across Key Stages 3 and 4, with particular strength in Chemistry. You will spark curiosity through engaging lessons and purposeful practical work, adapt teaching to individual needs and celebrate every step of your pupils' progress.

Beyond the classroom, there is a fantastic opportunity to lead a Key Stage, shape creative schemes of work, offer extra support to pupils who need it and work alongside a friendly Science team to make learning inspiring and inclusive.

The school would love to meet qualified teachers with a relevant degree, QTS and at least three years of teaching experience. Strong Chemistry knowledge and teaching experience across KS3–KS5, an understanding of GCSE and A-level requirements, confident classroom management and experience mentoring or supporting colleagues are particularly valued.

This is a one-year maternity-cover position, planned from March 2027 to March 2028, with a 32.5-hour full-time working week. Part-time working patterns may also be considered. The published £40,389–£62,560 salary is the school's annual full-time direct-employment scale; any agency PAYE arrangements would be confirmed separately.

Applicants should be organised, compassionate and committed to inclusive education and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK will be required.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to inspire young scientists and become part of a caring school community, please apply today or contact Martin at Education 365 for a friendly, informal conversation about the role.