Chemistry Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £34,398 – £52,490 (M1–UPS3, in line with teacher pay scales)
Teach Now is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher to join a successful and supportive Science department from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher to inspire curiosity and a love of Chemistry in students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of contributing to A-Level teaching for a suitably qualified candidate.
The school is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status. It is an over-subscribed, high-performing, non-selective school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, and prides itself on welcoming every student, setting no barriers to entry and making no presumptions about academic or social background. The school operates from a modern building with excellent state-of-the-art facilities designed to support high-quality teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Chemistry lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4 with the opportunity to teach KS5 where appropriate
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to promote scientific enquiry, practical skills and curiosity
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with school policies
• Contribute to the development of the Chemistry curriculum and wider Science provision
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and student engagement
• Take an active role in departmental meetings, CPD, and whole-school activities
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Hold (or be working towards) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be a Chemistry specialist or a Science teacher with a strong Chemistry background
• Be an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner with high expectations of students
• Have a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
• Be keen to contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• ECTs will receive a structured induction and dedicated mentoring to support their professional development and success.
Benefits:
• A supportive and collaborative Science department
• A comprehensive induction programme for ECTs
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Well-resourced laboratories and strong practical science provision
• A positive school culture with a clear focus on staff wellbeing and development
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £52,490 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to M6.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance