CHEMISTRY TEACHER Location: Aylesbury Start: September 2026 Full Time: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £29,344–£44,919 If students don’t understand the process, they won’t remember the result. Chemistry only makes sense when each step is explained properly. As a Secondary Chemistry Teacher, you will teach KS4 students using clear, structured lessons that build knowledge gradually and reinforce understanding over time. Key responsibilities Teach GCSE Chemistry Break down chemical processes step by step Explain reactions, equations, and calculations clearly Support students with practical experiments safely Reinforce subject-specific vocabulary Prepare students for exams with structured revision Track progress and address misconceptions The classroom environment Lessons are clear and sequential Students understand how concepts connect Practical work is organised and purposeful Behaviour is calm and consistent Skills and experience Strong Chemistry subject knowledge Experience teaching secondary preferred Clear explanation and modelling skills Strong classroom management What success looks like Students understand processes, not just results Confidence grows in calculations and theory Fewer repeated errors over time QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with Chemistry or science-related backgrounds Supply Desk can offer you: Competitive rates of pay Recommend a friend bonus scheme Out of hours on-call service Day to day or long-term assignments Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.