Chemistry Teacher

Chemistry Teacher

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher for a well-regarded Secondary School in West London, starting in September 2026. The school has a supportive and established Science department, with a strong focus on academic achievement and student development.

The majority of the timetable will involve teaching up to and including A-Level Chemistry. The position is open to both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location West London
• Position Chemistry Teacher
• Type of work Teaching Chemistry up to and including A-Level
• Contract or position start date September 2026
• Contract or position end date until January 2027
• Full time/part time Full time
• Minimum rate of pay From GBP150 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours 8:00am 4:00pm, plus parents evenings and school meetings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Science/Chemistry within UK Secondary Schools
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3/4 and 5 Chemistry

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks before placement.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:
Accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
Access to an in-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.