A prestigious independent day school in Watford is seeking to appoint a Chemistry Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis from January. This appointment offers an outstanding foundation for a newly qualified Chemistry teacher to begin their career in a highly academic and supportive environment. The School The school educates pupils from 11–18 and is renowned for its academic excellence, values-driven ethos, and strong university placement record. Students are well-behaved, motivated, and ambitious. The school places a significant emphasis on high-quality teaching, enrichment, and professional development. The Science faculty operates across purpose-built laboratories with full technical support. Chemistry is a flagship subject with excellent uptake at A-Level. The Role You will teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4, supported closely by an experienced Head of Chemistry and Senior Leadership Team. As an ECT, you will benefit from: A reduced teaching timetable Weekly structured mentoring Observation and feedback cycles Subject-specific CPD Controlled workload appropriate for early career development The school places strong emphasis on practical Chemistry and scientific thinking, with regular student participation in competitions, Olympiads, and extension activities. The Candidate The ideal candidate will: Hold a Chemistry or closely related degree Be completing or have completed QTS Demonstrate strong theoretical and practical Chemistry knowledge Show excellent classroom presence and organisation Be ambitious, reflective, and committed to professional growth Share the school’s academic and pastoral values Package & Benefits Highly competitive independent school salary Small class sizes and outstanding facilities Exceptionally supportive mentoring programme Pension scheme and long-term progression opportunities Strong culture of staff development and wellbeing This is a rare opportunity for a Chemistry Teacher or ECT to begin their career within a structured, prestigious, and academically outstanding environment.